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Cassatt Family History

Cassatt Surname Meaning

Altered form of northern French Cossart.

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


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Where is the Cassatt family from?

You can see how Cassatt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cassatt family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Cassatt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 21 Cassatt families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 55% of all the recorded Cassatt's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Cassatt families in 1891.
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What did your Cassatt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Cassatt. 42% of Cassatt men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    42%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    10%
  • Proprietor
    10%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Cassatt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cassatt 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 590 immigration records available for the last name Cassatt. 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 853 military records available for the last name Cassatt. For the veterans among your Cassatt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cassatt lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Cassatt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Cassatt in 1954 was 47, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cassatt

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cassatt 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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