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Cassus Family History

Cassus 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: Cassis, Casseus, Casaus, Rasmus, Cadmus, Cass, Cassese, Cassar

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Where is the Cassus family from?

You can see how Cassus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cassus family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Cassus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Cassus family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Cassus's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Cassus families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cassus 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 143 census records available for the last name Cassus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cassus 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Cassus. 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 military records available for the last name Cassus. For the veterans among your Cassus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cassus lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1989, in the United States, Cassus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Cassus in 1973 was 77, and 97 in 1989.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cassus 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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