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Cassels Family History

Cassels Surname Meaning

Scottish: variant of Cassells.

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


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Where is the Cassels family from?

You can see how Cassels families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cassels family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cassels families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 19 Cassels families living in London. This was about 19% of all the recorded Cassels's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Cassels families in 1891.
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What did your Cassels ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Cost Accountant and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Cassels. 50% of Cassels men worked as a Cost Accountant and 95% of Cassels women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cassels were Schoolmaster and Private Means.

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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

  • Cost Accountant
    50%
  • Schoolmaster
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    95%
  • Private Means
    6%

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Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Cassels. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cassels 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Cassels. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Cassels. For the veterans among your Cassels ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cassels lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Cassels life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Cassels in 1944 was 31, and 64 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cassels 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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