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Caspersen Name Meaning

Danish Norwegian and North German (Holstein): patronymic from the personal name Casper . In North America this surname is also an altered form of the Danish and Norwegian variant Kaspersen.

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


Similar surnames: Jespersen, Gasperson, Caspers, Espersen, Gregersen, Albertsen

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Where is the Caspersen family from?

You can see how Caspersen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Caspersen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Caspersen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Caspersen family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Caspersen's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Caspersen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Caspersen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Caspersen ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Cowman was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Caspersen. 100% of Caspersen men worked as a Cowman. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Cowman
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Caspersen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Caspersen 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Caspersen. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, 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 Caspersen. For the veterans among your Caspersen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Caspersen lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Caspersen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Caspersen in 1963 was 86, and 77 in 2004.

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