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Kasem Family History

Kasem Surname Meaning

Muslim: variant of Qasim. Compare Kasim and Kassem.

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


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What did your Kasem ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kasem. 100% of Kasem men worked as a Salesman.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    100%

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Census Records

There are 105 census records available for the last name Kasem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kasem 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 202 immigration records available for the last name Kasem. 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 101 military records available for the last name Kasem. For the veterans among your Kasem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kasem lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Kasem life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Kasem in 1970 was 71, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kasem 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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