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Kasinger Family History

Kasinger Surname Meaning

German (Käsinger): variant of Kiesinger (see Kesinger).

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


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Where is the Kasinger family from?

You can see how Kasinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kasinger family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Kasinger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Kasinger family living in Kentucky. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kasinger's in USA. Kentucky and 1 other state had the highest population of Kasinger families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kasinger 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 Kasinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kasinger. 56% of Kasinger men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Kasinger women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kasinger were Truck Driver and File Clerk.

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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
    56%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Labor
    12%
  • Truck Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    60%
  • File Clerk
    40%

What Kasinger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kasinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kasinger 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Kasinger. 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 262 military records available for the last name Kasinger. For the veterans among your Kasinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kasinger lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Kasinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Kasinger in 1959 was 55, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kasinger 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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