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Cassity Family History

Cassity Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Cassidy. This surname is now rare in Britain and Ireland.

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


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Where is the Cassity family from?

You can see how Cassity families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cassity family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cassity families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 12 Cassity families living in Ontario. This was about 92% of all the recorded Cassity's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Cassity families in 1911.
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What did your Cassity ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Cassity. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cassity 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 311 immigration records available for the last name Cassity. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Cassity. For the veterans among your Cassity ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cassity lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Cassity life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Cassity in 1955 was 54, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cassity 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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