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Caspar Name Meaning

German: variant of Kaspar and in North America (also) an altered form of this. English: variant of Casper .

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


Similar surnames: Caspari, Casper, Kaspar, Jasper, Rasar, Casler, Gasper, Caster, Spar

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Where is the Caspar family from?

You can see how Caspar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Caspar family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Caspar families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Caspar families living in New Jersey. This was about 60% of all the recorded Caspar's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Caspar families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Caspar surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Caspar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Caspar. 21% of Caspar men worked as a Laborer and 22% of Caspar women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Caspar were Farmer and Lawndress. .

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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
    21%
  • Clerk
    13%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Farmer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    22%
  • Maid
    22%
  • Trained Nurse
    15%
  • Lawndress
    15%
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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Caspar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Caspar 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Caspar. 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 7,000 military records available for the last name Caspar. For the veterans among your Caspar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Caspar lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Caspar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Caspar in 1958 was 61, and 76 in 2004.

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