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Kassens Family History

Kassens Surname Meaning

East Frisian North German and Dutch (Groningen): variant of Cassens.

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


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Where is the Kassens family from?

You can see how Kassens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kassens family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kassens families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 30 Kassens families living in Indiana. This was about 55% of all the recorded Kassens's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Kassens families in 1880.
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What did your Kassens ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kassens. 24% of Kassens men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Kassens women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kassens were Manager and Housekeeper.

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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%
  • Furniture St
    16%
  • Manager
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Servant
    25%
  • Housekeeper
    25%

What Kassens family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 818 census records available for the last name Kassens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kassens 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 136 immigration records available for the last name Kassens. 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 111 military records available for the last name Kassens. For the veterans among your Kassens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kassens lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Kassens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Kassens in 1965 was 84, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kassens 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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