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Caslin Family History

Caslin Name Meaning

Irish (Roscommon): Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Caisealáin ‘descendant of Caisealán’ a diminutive of Caisile a variant of the byname Caiside (see Cassidy ).

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


Similar surnames: Carlin, Cashion, Haskin, Heslin, Cain, Maslin, Mccaslin, Camlin

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Where is the Caslin family from?

You can see how Caslin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Caslin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Caslin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Caslin families living in Manitoba. This was about 80% of all the recorded Caslin's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Caslin families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Caslin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Caslin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Caslin. 30% of Caslin men worked as a Laborer and 14% of Caslin women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Caslin were Farm Laborer and Picker. .

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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
    30%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Farm Laborer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    14%
  • Stenographer
    14%
  • Housekeeper
    11%
  • Picker
    11%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Caslin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Caslin 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 961 immigration records available for the last name Caslin. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Caslin. For the veterans among your Caslin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Caslin lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Caslin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Caslin in 1962 was 78, and 82 in 2004.

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