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Cassow Family History

Cassow 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: Dassow, Passow, Casso, Casson, Callow, Tasso, Hasson, Carrow, Nasso

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Where is the Cassow family from?

You can see how Cassow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cassow family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Cassow families were found in USA in 1880, USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there was 1 Cassow family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Cassow's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Cassow families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cassow 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 155 census records available for the last name Cassow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cassow 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Cassow. 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 7 military records available for the last name Cassow. For the veterans among your Cassow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cassow lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2001, in the United States, Cassow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Cassow in 1975 was 71, and 64 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cassow 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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