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Kaskel Family History

Kaskel Surname Meaning

German: from a pet form of the personal name Kaske. This surname is very rare in Germany.

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


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Where is the Kaskel family from?

You can see how Kaskel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kaskel family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Kaskel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Kaskel families living in California. This was about 25% of all the recorded Kaskel's in USA. California and 2 other states had the highest population of Kaskel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kaskel 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 Kaskel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kaskel. 56% of Kaskel men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    56%
  • Teacher
    23%
  • Tailor
    23%

What Kaskel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kaskel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kaskel 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 593 immigration records available for the last name Kaskel. 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 256 military records available for the last name Kaskel. For the veterans among your Kaskel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kaskel lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Kaskel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Kaskel in 1951 was 41, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kaskel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kaskel 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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