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Cassavant Family History

Cassavant 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: Casavant, Cassano, Savant, Cassata, Canavan, Cassatt, Passanante

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Where is the Cassavant family from?

You can see how Cassavant families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cassavant family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Cassavant families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Cassavant families living in New Hampshire. This was about 26% of all the recorded Cassavant's in USA. New Hampshire had the highest population of Cassavant families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cassavant 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 Cassavant ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cassavant. 39% of Cassavant men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Cassavant women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cassavant were Principal and Maid.

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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

  • Farmer
    39%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Manager
    10%
  • Principal
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Maid
    50%

What Cassavant family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Cassavant. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cassavant 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 78 immigration records available for the last name Cassavant. 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 175 military records available for the last name Cassavant. For the veterans among your Cassavant ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cassavant lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2003, in the United States, Cassavant life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Cassavant in 1955 was 44, and 66 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cassavant 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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