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Kashi Family History

Kashi Surname Meaning

Indian (mainly Hindi-speaking states): habitational name from the Hindu holy city of Kashi (now known as Varanasi) derived from Sanskrit prakasha ‘light’.

Muslim (Iran Pakistan): from the Persian personal name Kashī ‘health happiness’.

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


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Where is the Kashi family from?

You can see how Kashi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kashi family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Kashi families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Kashi families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 24% of all the recorded Kashi's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Kashi families in 1920.
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What did your Kashi ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Telephone Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kashi. 64% of Kashi men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Kashi women worked as a Telephone Operator.

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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
    64%
  • Farmer
    37%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Telephone Operator
    100%

What Kashi family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 433 census records available for the last name Kashi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kashi 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 225 immigration records available for the last name Kashi. 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 153 military records available for the last name Kashi. For the veterans among your Kashi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kashi lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Kashi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Kashi in 1962 was 40, and 90 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kashi

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kashi 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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