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Casken Family History

Casken 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: Caskey, Casten, Cashen, Asker, Carden, Paske, Kasten, Haskin, Casper

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Where is the Casken family from?

You can see how Casken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Casken family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Casken families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Casken families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Casken's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Casken families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Casken 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 Casken ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Casken. 100% of Casken women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Casken family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 228 census records available for the last name Casken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Casken 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Casken. 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 31 military records available for the last name Casken. For the veterans among your Casken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Casken lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2003, in the United States, Casken life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Casken in 1974 was 84, and 76 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Casken

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Casken 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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