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Casselman Family History

Casselman Surname Meaning

Americanized or older spelling of the German habitational name Kasselmann denoting someone from Kassel (see Kassel).

It may also refer to variations such as Kesselman.

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


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Where is the Casselman family from?

You can see how Casselman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Casselman family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Casselman families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 407 Casselman families living in Ontario. This was about 95% of all the recorded Casselman's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Casselman families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Casselman 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 Casselman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Casselman. 100% of Casselman 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%

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Census Records

There are 13,000 census records available for the last name Casselman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Casselman 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 Casselman. 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 Casselman. For the veterans among your Casselman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Casselman lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Casselman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Casselman in 1957 was 71, and 70 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Casselman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Casselman 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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