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Cassler Family History

Cassler Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Kassler or perhaps Kessler.

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


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Where is the Cassler family from?

You can see how Cassler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cassler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cassler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Cassler families living in Manitoba. This was about 60% of all the recorded Cassler's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Cassler families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cassler 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 Cassler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cassler. 30% of Cassler men worked as a Laborer and 40% of Cassler women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cassler were Labor and Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    30%
  • Mechanic
    11%
  • Clerk
    9%
  • Labor
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    40%
  • Saleslady
    20%
  • Housekeeper
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%

What Cassler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Cassler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cassler 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 156 immigration records available for the last name Cassler. 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 350 military records available for the last name Cassler. For the veterans among your Cassler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cassler lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Cassler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Cassler in 1964 was 74, and 68 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cassler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cassler 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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