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Kassim Family History

Kassim Surname Meaning

Muslim: from a personal name based on Arabic qāsim ‘distributor divider’. See also Qasim compare Kasim and Kassem.

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


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You can see how Kassim families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kassim family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Kassim families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 4 Kassim families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Kassim's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Kassim families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 161 census records available for the last name Kassim. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kassim 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Kassim. 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 104 military records available for the last name Kassim. For the veterans among your Kassim ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kassim lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Kassim life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Kassim in 1968 was 56, and 73 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kassim 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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