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Kassai Family History

Kassai 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: Kasai, Kassa, Kassay, Kassab, Kaspar, Assaf, Kasza, Kawai, Hassan

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Where is the Kassai family from?

You can see how Kassai families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kassai family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Kassai families living in New Jersey. This was about 38% of all the recorded Kassai's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Kassai families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kassai surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kassai ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kassai. 60% of Kassai men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Baker
    40%
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Census Records

There are 294 census records available for the last name Kassai. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kassai 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 461 immigration records available for the last name Kassai. 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 51 military records available for the last name Kassai. For the veterans among your Kassai ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kassai lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Kassai life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Kassai in 1956 was 45, and 79 in 2004.

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