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Kaszynski Family History

Kaszynski Surname Meaning

Polish (Kaszyński) is a habitational name for someone from Kaszyno, which is now located in Lithuania.

This name is derived from the nickname Kasza, meaning ‘porridge.’

The surname also features the ending -yński, commonly associated with Polish surnames.

Such a name reflects both geographical and cultural connections to the region.

It highlights the blending of personal nicknames with place-based identity in Polish naming traditions.

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


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Where is the Kaszynski family from?

You can see how Kaszynski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kaszynski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 11 Kaszynski families living in Illinois. This was about 38% of all the recorded Kaszynski's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Kaszynski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kaszynski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Kaszynski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kaszynski. 34% of Kaszynski men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Kaszynski women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kaszynski were Inspector and Housework.

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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

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Proprietor
    17%
  • Salesman
    17%
  • Inspector
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    50%
  • Housework
    50%

What Kaszynski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 745 census records available for the last name Kaszynski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kaszynski 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 174 immigration records available for the last name Kaszynski. 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 277 military records available for the last name Kaszynski. For the veterans among your Kaszynski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kaszynski lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2003, in the United States, Kaszynski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Kaszynski in 1955 was 42, and 88 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kaszynski 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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