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Cassens Family History

Cassens Surname Meaning

East Frisian and North German: genitivized patronymic from the personal name CassenFrisian form of Christian.Compare Kassens.

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


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Where is the Cassens family from?

You can see how Cassens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cassens family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Cassens families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 23 Cassens families living in London. This was about 33% of all the recorded Cassens's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Cassens families in 1891.
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What did your Cassens ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Cassens. 75% of Cassens 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
    75%
  • Public Elementary School Teacher
    25%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Cassens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cassens 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 709 immigration records available for the last name Cassens. 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 563 military records available for the last name Cassens. For the veterans among your Cassens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cassens lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Cassens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Cassens in 1962 was 69, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cassens 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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