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Cassia Family History

Cassia 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: Cassis, Cassin, Cassie, Casa, Cass, Bassin, Massa, Caccia, Cassata

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Where is the Cassia family from?

You can see how Cassia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cassia family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cassia families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Cassia families living in Ontario. This was about 56% of all the recorded Cassia's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Cassia families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cassia 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 Cassia ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Cassia. 100% of Cassia men worked as a Carpenter.

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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

  • Carpenter
    100%

What Cassia family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 761 census records available for the last name Cassia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cassia 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 300 immigration records available for the last name Cassia. 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 127 military records available for the last name Cassia. For the veterans among your Cassia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cassia lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Cassia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Cassia in 1961 was 56, and 89 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cassia

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cassia 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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