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Kassam Family History

Kassam Surname Meaning

Muslim: from a personal name based on Arabic qassām ‘distributor divider’ an intensive of the same verbal root as qāsim.

(see Qasim compare Kassem).

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


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Where is the Kassam family from?

You can see how Kassam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kassam family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Kassam families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Kassam family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Kassam's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kassam families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kassam 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 Kassam ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kassam. 60% of Kassam men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    60%
  • Proprietor
    40%

What Kassam family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 159 census records available for the last name Kassam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kassam 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 259 immigration records available for the last name Kassam. 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 45 military records available for the last name Kassam. For the veterans among your Kassam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kassam lifespan?

Between 1983 and 2001, in the United States, Kassam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Kassam in 1983 was 74, and 55 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kassam 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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