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Kasselman Family History

Kasselman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Kasselmann: habitational name for someone from any of the places called Kassel in Hesse and the Rhineland.

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


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Where is the Kasselman family from?

You can see how Kasselman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kasselman family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kasselman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Kasselman families living in Quebec. This was about 57% of all the recorded Kasselman's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Kasselman families in 1911.
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What did your Kasselman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Tailor and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kasselman. 15% of Kasselman men worked as a Tailor and 100% of Kasselman women worked as a 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

  • Tailor
    15%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Shipper
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Kasselman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kasselman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kasselman 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 420 immigration records available for the last name Kasselman. 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 177 military records available for the last name Kasselman. For the veterans among your Kasselman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kasselman lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Kasselman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Kasselman in 1956 was 55, and 66 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kasselman 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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