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Kasen Family History

Kasen Surname Meaning

Jewish: variant of Kassin. Norwegian (Kåsen): variant of Kaasa. Compare Carson.

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


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Where is the Kasen family from?

You can see how Kasen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kasen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Kasen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Kasen families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 47% of all the recorded Kasen's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Kasen families in 1891.
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What did your Kasen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kasen. 46% of Kasen men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    46%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Farmer
    28%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kasen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kasen 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 404 immigration records available for the last name Kasen. 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 247 military records available for the last name Kasen. For the veterans among your Kasen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kasen lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Kasen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Kasen in 1964 was 73, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kasen 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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