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Kassler Family History

Kassler Surname Meaning

German: habitational name for someone from Kassel (see Kassel). Compare Casler and Cassler.

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


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Where is the Kassler family from?

You can see how Kassler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kassler family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Kassler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Kassler family living in Durham. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kassler's in United Kingdom. Durham and 1 other county had the highest population of Kassler families in 1891.
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What did your Kassler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kassler. 17% of Kassler men worked as a Farmer and 18% of Kassler women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kassler were Carpenter and Bookkeeper.

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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
    17%
  • Laborer
    11%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Carpenter
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    18%
  • Clerk
    14%
  • Seamstress
    14%
  • Bookkeeper
    14%

What Kassler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Kassler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kassler 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 739 immigration records available for the last name Kassler. 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 801 military records available for the last name Kassler. For the veterans among your Kassler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kassler lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Kassler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Kassler in 1953 was 64, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kassler 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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