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Casinger Family History

Casinger Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Basinger, Wasinger, Dasinger, Kasinger, Salinger, Avinger, Singer

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Where is the Casinger family from?

You can see how Casinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Casinger family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Casinger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 4 Casinger families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Casinger's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Casinger families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Casinger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Casinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Casinger. 80% of Casinger men worked as a Farmer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    80%
  • Laborer
    20%
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What Casinger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 809 census records available for the last name Casinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Casinger 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Casinger. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 155 military records available for the last name Casinger. For the veterans among your Casinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Casinger lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Casinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Casinger in 1961 was 42, and 78 in 2004.

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