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Cassam Family History

Cassam Surname Meaning

Perhaps a post-medieval variant of Cosham. Compare Martha Cossam 1608 in IGI (Preston next Wingham Kent) with the bearers below and compare Anna Cossam 1723 Mathew Casham 1761 in IGI (Westerleigh Gloucs).

See Qasim.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Cassam family from?

You can see how Cassam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cassam family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1891. The most Cassam families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 10 Cassam families living in Kent. This was about 59% of all the recorded Cassam's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Cassam families in 1891.
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What did your Cassam ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Cassam. 90% of Cassam 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
    90%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    10%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Cassam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cassam 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Cassam. 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 81 military records available for the last name Cassam. For the veterans among your Cassam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cassam lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1997, in the United States, Cassam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Cassam in 1964 was 67, and 87 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cassam 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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