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Kaspar Family History

Kaspar Surname Meaning

German; Czech and Slovak (Kašpar); Slovenian and Sorbian (also Kašpar): from the personal names Kaspar (German) and Kašpar (Czech and Sorbian; also a variant of Slovak Gašpar and Slovenian Gašper) equivalents of Casper.

See also Kasper, Gaspar, and Gasper.

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


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You can see how Kaspar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kaspar family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kaspar families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Kaspar families living in Alberta. This was about 83% of all the recorded Kaspar's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Kaspar families in 1911.
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What did your Kaspar ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Kaspar. 100% of Kaspar men worked as a Farmer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Kaspar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kaspar 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Kaspar. 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 7,000 military records available for the last name Kaspar. For the veterans among your Kaspar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kaspar lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Kaspar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Kaspar in 1955 was 30, and 80 in 2004.

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