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Casel Family History

Casel 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: Camel, Capel, Case, Castel, Fasel, Basel, Carel, Cashel, Cassel

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Where is the Casel family from?

You can see how Casel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Casel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Casel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Casel families living in London. This was about 73% of all the recorded Casel's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Casel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Casel 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 Casel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Casel. 47% of Casel men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Casel women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Casel were Farmer and Clerk.

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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
    47%
  • Salesman
    24%
  • Barber
    16%
  • Farmer
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    34%
  • Laundress
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%

What Casel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Casel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Casel 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 510 immigration records available for the last name Casel. 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 257 military records available for the last name Casel. For the veterans among your Casel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Casel lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Casel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Casel in 1963 was 75, and 78 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Casel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Casel 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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