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Kassinger Family History

Kassinger Surname Meaning

German (Kässinger): variant of Kessinger.

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


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Where is the Kassinger family from?

You can see how Kassinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kassinger family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Kassinger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Kassinger families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Kassinger's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Kassinger families in 1891.
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What did your Kassinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Practical Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kassinger. 36% of Kassinger men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Kassinger women worked as a Practical Nurse.

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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
    36%
  • Miner
    24%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Butcher
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Practical Nurse
    100%

What Kassinger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kassinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kassinger 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Kassinger. 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 179 military records available for the last name Kassinger. For the veterans among your Kassinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kassinger lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Kassinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Kassinger in 1965 was 68, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kassinger 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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