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Kassan Family History

Kassan 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: Hassan, Kastan, Kassman, Kassa, Kasson, Kasdan, Kassay, Kassab

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Where is the Kassan family from?

You can see how Kassan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kassan family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kassan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Kassan families living in Isle of Man. This was about 75% of all the recorded Kassan's in United Kingdom. Isle of Man had the highest population of Kassan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kassan 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 Kassan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kassan. 46% of Kassan 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%
  • Partner
    37%
  • Laborer
    19%

What Kassan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kassan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kassan 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 599 immigration records available for the last name Kassan. 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 231 military records available for the last name Kassan. For the veterans among your Kassan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kassan lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Kassan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Kassan in 1963 was 69, and 93 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kassan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kassan 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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