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Kassem Family History

Kassem Surname Meaning

Muslim: variant of Qasim. Compare Kasem and Kassim.

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


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You can see how Kassem families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kassem family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kassem families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Kassem family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Kassem's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Kassem families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 141 census records available for the last name Kassem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kassem 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 491 immigration records available for the last name Kassem. 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 68 military records available for the last name Kassem. For the veterans among your Kassem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kassem lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Kassem life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Kassem in 1966 was 78, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kassem 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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