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Kassman Family History

Kassman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Kassmann or Kässmann: probably an altered form of Kasmann or Käsmann (see Kasman).

Jewish (Ashkenazic): possibly an occupational name for a treasurer from German Kasse ‘cash(box)’ + Mann (Yiddish man) ‘man’.

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


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Where is the Kassman family from?

You can see how Kassman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kassman family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kassman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 10 Kassman families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Kassman's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Kassman families in 1911.
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What did your Kassman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kassman. 20% of Kassman men worked as a Salesman and 34% of Kassman women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kassman were Operator and House Work.

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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

  • Salesman
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Operator
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    34%
  • Inspector
    23%
  • Teacher
    23%
  • House Work
    23%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kassman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kassman 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 394 immigration records available for the last name Kassman. 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 147 military records available for the last name Kassman. For the veterans among your Kassman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kassman lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Kassman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Kassman in 1959 was 46, and 42 in 2003.

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