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Kassaw Family History

Kassaw 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: Kassa, Kassay, Kassab, Kaspar, Assaf, Kasza, Kasai, Hassan, Assad

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Where is the Kassaw family from?

You can see how Kassaw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kassaw family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kassaw families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Kassaw families living in Missouri. This was about 88% of all the recorded Kassaw's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Kassaw families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kassaw 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 Kassaw ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm and House were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kassaw. 67% of Kassaw men worked as a Farm and 72% of Kassaw women worked as a House. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kassaw were Laborer and Stenographer.

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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

  • Farm
    67%
  • Laborer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House
    72%
  • Stenographer
    29%

What Kassaw family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 154 census records available for the last name Kassaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kassaw 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Kassaw. 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 31 military records available for the last name Kassaw. For the veterans among your Kassaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kassaw lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Kassaw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Kassaw in 1969 was 89, and 86 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kassaw

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kassaw 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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