Kasser Family History

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Kasser Name Meaning

German and Swiss German (Kässer): probably a variant of Käser, Kaser, an occupational name for a maker and seller of cheese, from Middle High German kaeser, which also denotes an Alpine place for making cheese, a dairy hut.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Kaeser, Kaser, Lasser, Kaster, Wasser, Gasser, Kaiser, Kasner, Nasser

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Kasser Family Origin

Where is the Kasser family from?

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You can see how Kasser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kasser family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Kasser families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Kasser families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Kasser's in the UK. London had the highest population of Kasser families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kasser surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Kasser Family Occupations

What did your Kasser ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Gents Hairdresser and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the UK named Kasser. 50% of Kasser men worked as a Gents Hairdresser

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Top Male Occupations in 1939

  • Gents Hairdresser
    50%
  • Student
    50%

Top Female Occupations in 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Kasser Historical Records

What Kasser family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Kasser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kasser census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 743 immigration records available for the last name Kasser. 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 Card

There are 326 military records available for the last name Kasser. For the veterans among your Kasser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Kasser Life Expectancy

What is the average Kasser lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Kasser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Kasser in 1964 was 71, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kasser

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kasser 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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