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Cassian Family History

Cassian 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: Cassin, Cassano, Hassan, Bassin, Hassman, Cassis, Cassino, Cashman

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Where is the Cassian family from?

You can see how Cassian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cassian family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cassian families were found in USA in 1880. In 1901 there was 1 Cassian family living in Banffshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Cassian's in Scotland. Banffshire had the highest population of Cassian families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cassian surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 391 census records available for the last name Cassian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cassian 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 96 immigration records available for the last name Cassian. 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 172 military records available for the last name Cassian. For the veterans among your Cassian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cassian lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1983, in the United States, Cassian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Cassian in 1981 was 88, and 38 in 1983.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cassian 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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