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Kassar Family History

Kassar Surname Meaning

German: unexplained. See also Cassar.

Americanized or Germanized form of Slovak Kasar or Kasár: perhaps from kasár ‘cracksman’.

Arabic (mainly Syria and Lebanon): occupational name from qaṣṣār ‘fuller’.

It is found among both Muslims and Christians.

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


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Where is the Kassar family from?

You can see how Kassar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kassar family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kassar families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Kassar families living in New York. This was about 88% of all the recorded Kassar's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kassar families in 1880.
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What did your Kassar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Weaver and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kassar. 50% of Kassar men worked as a Weaver and 100% of Kassar women worked as an Operator.

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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

  • Weaver
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%

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Census Records

There are 350 census records available for the last name Kassar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kassar 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 237 immigration records available for the last name Kassar. 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 61 military records available for the last name Kassar. For the veterans among your Kassar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kassar lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Kassar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Kassar in 1965 was 80, and 91 in 2003.

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