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Kasian Family History

Kasian 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: Kastan, Kasdan, Kasman, Damian, Kalman, Kocian, Kaplan, Kazan, Karman

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Where is the Kasian family from?

You can see how Kasian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kasian family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kasian families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 10 Kasian families living in Manitoba. This was about 53% of all the recorded Kasian's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Kasian families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kasian 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 Kasian ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kasian. 24% of Kasian men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Kasian women worked as a Servant.

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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

  • Farmer
    24%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Miner
    16%
  • Grocery Store
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Servant
    100%

What Kasian family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 739 census records available for the last name Kasian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kasian 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 204 immigration records available for the last name Kasian. 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 128 military records available for the last name Kasian. For the veterans among your Kasian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kasian lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Kasian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Kasian in 1964 was 70, and 84 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kasian

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kasian 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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