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Kassing Family History

Kassing Name Meaning

German: patronymic from Kersten or possibly from Karsten .

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


Similar surnames: Kastning, Hassing, Bussing, Massing, Wassink, Kaeding, Hansing

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Where is the Kassing family from?

You can see how Kassing families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kassing family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kassing families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 93 Kassing families living in Missouri. This was about 53% of all the recorded Kassing's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Kassing families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kassing surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kassing ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kassing. 38% of Kassing men worked as a Farmer and 67% of Kassing women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kassing were Machinist and Housekeeper. .

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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

  • Farmer
    38%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Machinist
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    67%
  • Housekeeper
    34%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Kassing. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kassing 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 264 immigration records available for the last name Kassing. 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 402 military records available for the last name Kassing. For the veterans among your Kassing ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kassing lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Kassing life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Kassing in 1951 was 42, and 87 in 2004.

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