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Caslin Family History

Caslin Surname Meaning

Irish (Roscommon): Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Caisealáin ‘descendant of Caisealán’ a diminutive of Caisile a variant of the byname Caiside (see Cassidy).

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


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Where is the Caslin family from?

You can see how Caslin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Caslin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Caslin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 30 Caslin families living in Lancashire. This was about 48% of all the recorded Caslin's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Caslin families in 1891.
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What did your Caslin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Carter ( Home Vehicle ) and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Caslin. 50% of Caslin men worked as a Carter ( Home Vehicle ) and 100% of Caslin 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Carter ( Home Vehicle )
    50%
  • General Labourer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Caslin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Caslin 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 961 immigration records available for the last name Caslin. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Caslin. For the veterans among your Caslin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Caslin lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Caslin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Caslin in 1962 was 78, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Caslin 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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