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Cassman Family History

Cassman 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: Hassman, Cashman, Bassman, Kassman, Lassman, Sassman, Passman

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Where is the Cassman family from?

You can see how Cassman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cassman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Cassman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 7 Cassman families living in New Brunswick. This was about 30% of all the recorded Cassman's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Cassman families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cassman 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 Cassman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cutter were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cassman. 24% of Cassman men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Cassman women worked as a Cutter. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cassman were Clerk and Stenographer.

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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
    24%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Attendant
    16%
  • Clerk
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cutter
    34%
  • Winder
    34%
  • Stenographer
    34%

What Cassman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Cassman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cassman 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 302 immigration records available for the last name Cassman. 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 245 military records available for the last name Cassman. For the veterans among your Cassman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cassman lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Cassman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Cassman in 1956 was 53, and 58 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cassman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cassman 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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