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Kasel Family History

Kasel Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Kösel (see Kosel).

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


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Where is the Kasel family from?

You can see how Kasel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kasel family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kasel families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Kasel families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Kasel's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Kasel families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kasel 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 Kasel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kasel. 33% of Kasel men worked as a Farmer and 24% of Kasel women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kasel were Proprietor and Teacher.

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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

  • Farmer
    33%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Truck Driver
    12%
  • Proprietor
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    24%
  • Housewife
    24%
  • Housekeeper
    20%
  • Teacher
    8%

What Kasel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Kasel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kasel 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 566 immigration records available for the last name Kasel. 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 788 military records available for the last name Kasel. For the veterans among your Kasel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kasel lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Kasel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Kasel in 1956 was 56, and 89 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kasel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kasel 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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