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Kasman Name Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Kassman Americanized form of German Käsmann: occupational name for someone involved in cheese making or selling (see Kaser ). Americanized form of North German (Rhineland) Kasmann: topographic name from regional kās kōs ‘young oak underbrush’ for someone who settled at a location of that nature.

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


Similar surnames: Kaman, Kalman, Kosman, Kassman, Karman, Kamman, Passman, Faiman

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Where is the Kasman family from?

You can see how Kasman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kasman family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kasman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 11 Kasman families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Kasman's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Kasman families in 1911.
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What did your Kasman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kasman. 39% of Kasman men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Kasman women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kasman were Salesman and Maid. .

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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
    39%
  • Clerk
    24%
  • Accountant
    10%
  • Salesman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Maid
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kasman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kasman 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 515 immigration records available for the last name Kasman. 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 193 military records available for the last name Kasman. For the veterans among your Kasman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kasman lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Kasman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Kasman in 1945 was 43, and 94 in 2004.

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