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Cassells Family History

Cassells Surname Meaning

Scottish: variant of Cassell with post-medieval excrescent -s.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Cassells family from?

You can see how Cassells families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cassells family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cassells families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1911 there were 15 Cassells families living in Ontario. This was about 79% of all the recorded Cassells's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Cassells families in 1911.
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What did your Cassells ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Cassells. 34% of Cassells men worked as a Farmer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Moulder
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%

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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Cassells. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cassells census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Cassells. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 979 military records available for the last name Cassells. For the veterans among your Cassells ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cassells lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Cassells life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Cassells in 1947 was 37, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cassells ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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