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Kasun Family History

Kasun Surname Meaning

German: probably a habitational name from a place called Kassuhn (of Slavic origin) in the Altmark region near Salzwedel.

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


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Where is the Kasun family from?

You can see how Kasun families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kasun family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Kasun families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 18% of all the recorded Kasun's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Kasun families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kasun 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 Kasun ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kasun. 27% of Kasun men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Kasun women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kasun were Machinist and Housework.

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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
    27%
  • Miner
    14%
  • Copper Miner
    14%
  • Machinist
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    60%
  • Housework
    40%

What Kasun family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 693 census records available for the last name Kasun. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kasun 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 335 immigration records available for the last name Kasun. 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 243 military records available for the last name Kasun. For the veterans among your Kasun ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kasun lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Kasun life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Kasun in 1960 was 54, and 93 in 2004.

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