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Cassem Family History

Cassem Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Cassel, Kassem, Masse, Cosse, Hassel, Massey, Casper, Case, Casler

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Where is the Cassem family from?

You can see how Cassem families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cassem family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Cassem families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 13 Cassem families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Cassem's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Cassem families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cassem surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Cassem ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cassem. 55% of Cassem men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Cassem women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    55%
  • Farm Laborer
    28%
  • Labor
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Cassem family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 642 census records available for the last name Cassem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cassem 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 144 immigration records available for the last name Cassem. 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 89 military records available for the last name Cassem. For the veterans among your Cassem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cassem lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Cassem life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Cassem in 1963 was 79, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cassem

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cassem 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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