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Kacsmar Family History

Kacsmar 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: Kachmar, Kaczmar, Kaspar, Kalmar, Kassman, Asmar, Kasmer, Kasman

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Where is the Kacsmar family from?

You can see how Kacsmar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kacsmar family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Kacsmar families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 6 Kacsmar families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 55% of all the recorded Kacsmar's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Kacsmar families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kacsmar surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Kacsmar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kacsmar. 72% of Kacsmar men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    72%
  • Labor
    29%

What Kacsmar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 317 census records available for the last name Kacsmar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kacsmar 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 407 immigration records available for the last name Kacsmar. 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 95 military records available for the last name Kacsmar. For the veterans among your Kacsmar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kacsmar lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Kacsmar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Kacsmar in 1965 was 68, and 81 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kacsmar

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kacsmar 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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