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Kasperson Family History

Kasperson 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: Gasperson, Casperson, Jasperson, Kasperski, Aspenson, Caspersen

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Where is the Kasperson family from?

You can see how Kasperson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kasperson family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kasperson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Kasperson family living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Kasperson's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Kasperson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kasperson 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 Kasperson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kasperson. 60% of Kasperson men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Kasperson women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kasperson were Carpenter and Housekeeper.

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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
    60%
  • Laborer
    32%
  • Carpenter
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%

What Kasperson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 979 census records available for the last name Kasperson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kasperson 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 635 immigration records available for the last name Kasperson. 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 124 military records available for the last name Kasperson. For the veterans among your Kasperson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kasperson lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Kasperson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Kasperson in 1964 was 72, and 87 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kasperson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kasperson 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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