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Kasdorf Family History

Kasdorf Surname Meaning

German:: habitational name from any of the places in Saxony or former West Prussia called Kasdorf or Kastorf.

(Käsdorf): habitational name from any of several places in Lower Saxony named Käsdorf.

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


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Where is the Kasdorf family from?

You can see how Kasdorf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kasdorf family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kasdorf families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 21 Kasdorf families living in Michigan. This was about 46% of all the recorded Kasdorf's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Kasdorf families in 1880.
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What did your Kasdorf ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kasdorf. 31% of Kasdorf men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Kasdorf women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kasdorf were Mechanic and Housewife.

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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

  • Farmer
    31%
  • Laborer
    27%
  • Plasterer
    18%
  • Mechanic
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    60%
  • Housewife
    40%

What Kasdorf family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kasdorf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kasdorf 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 434 immigration records available for the last name Kasdorf. 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 351 military records available for the last name Kasdorf. For the veterans among your Kasdorf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kasdorf lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Kasdorf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Kasdorf in 1944 was 35, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kasdorf 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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