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Cassin Family History

Cassin Surname Meaning

French: from the Latin personal name Cassianus (see Cassano).

French: diminutive of Casse.

Irish (Kilkenny and Laois): from Ó Caisín see Cashin.

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


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Where is the Cassin family from?

You can see how Cassin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cassin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cassin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 77 Cassin families living in Lancashire. This was about 64% of all the recorded Cassin's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Cassin families in 1891.
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What did your Cassin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Cassin. 34% of Cassin men worked as a General Labourer and 92% of Cassin women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cassin were Marine Fireman and Shorthand Typist.

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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

  • General Labourer
    34%
  • Builders Labourer
    34%
  • Marine Fireman
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    92%
  • Domestic Servant
    5%
  • Shorthand Typist
    5%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Cassin. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Cassin. For the veterans among your Cassin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cassin lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Cassin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Cassin in 1962 was 63, and 76 in 2004.

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