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Kasdan Family History

Kasdan Surname Meaning

Jewish (from Belarus): acronymic surname from the first letters of the Talmudic Aramaic expression Kaheney Shluchey DeRachamona Ninhu ‘they are messengers of the Merciful’.

This expression highlights the role of certain Jewish individuals as representatives or messengers associated with divine compassion.

The surname is closely related to the term Cohen, which refers to a priestly class in Judaism.

Understanding the significance of such surnames can provide insight into cultural and religious identities within the Jewish community.

Additionally, these surnames often reflect the historical and linguistic contexts of the regions where Jewish populations thrived, such as Belarus.

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


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Where is the Kasdan family from?

You can see how Kasdan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kasdan family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 12 Kasdan families living in New York. This was about 31% of all the recorded Kasdan's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kasdan families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kasdan 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 Kasdan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kasdan. 34% of Kasdan men worked as a Proprietor and 50% of Kasdan women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kasdan were Salesman and Housewife.

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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

  • Proprietor
    34%
  • Cutter
    17%
  • Barber
    17%
  • Salesman
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

What Kasdan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 743 census records available for the last name Kasdan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kasdan 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 704 immigration records available for the last name Kasdan. 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 95 military records available for the last name Kasdan. For the veterans among your Kasdan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kasdan lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Kasdan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Kasdan in 1959 was 56, and 84 in 2004.

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