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Kassum Family History

Kassum Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Wassum, Kassem, Kassel, Kass, Kasser, Fossum, Kassa, Kasson, Kassis

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Where is the Kassum family from?

You can see how Kassum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kassum family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Kassum families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kassum family living in California. This was about 33% of all the recorded Kassum's in USA. California and 2 other states had the highest population of Kassum families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kassum surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 45 census records available for the last name Kassum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kassum 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Kassum. 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 9 military records available for the last name Kassum. For the veterans among your Kassum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kassum lifespan?

Average Kassum life expectancy in 1945 was 50 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 37.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kassum 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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