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Cassen Family History

Cassen Surname Meaning

see Casson. see Cassin.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Cassen family from?

You can see how Cassen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cassen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cassen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 7 Cassen families living in Manitoba. This was about 47% of all the recorded Cassen's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Cassen families in 1911.
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What did your Cassen ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Cassen. 100% of Cassen 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
    100%

What Cassen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Cassen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cassen 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 855 immigration records available for the last name Cassen. 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 691 military records available for the last name Cassen. For the veterans among your Cassen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cassen lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Cassen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Cassen in 1964 was 74, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cassen 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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