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Kassem Family History

Kassem Name Meaning

Muslim: variant of Qasim . Compare Kasem and Kassim .

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


Similar surnames: Nasser, Kassel, Wasem, Kase, Massey, Kasten, Kessen, Sasse, Fasse

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Where is the Kassem family from?

You can see how Kassem families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kassem family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kassem families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Kassem families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Kassem's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kassem families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kassem surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kassem ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Kassem ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 141 census records available for the last name Kassem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kassem 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 491 immigration records available for the last name Kassem. 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 68 military records available for the last name Kassem. For the veterans among your Kassem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kassem lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Kassem life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Kassem in 1966 was 78, and 72 in 2004.

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