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Cassida Family History

Cassida 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: Cassidy, Casida, Cassada, Cassiday, Canida, Cassata, Cassis, Cassino

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Where is the Cassida family from?

You can see how Cassida families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cassida family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cassida families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Cassida families living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Cassida's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Cassida families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cassida surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Cassida ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cassida. 35% of Cassida men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Cassida women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cassida were Clerk and Machine Operator. .

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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
    35%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Carpenter
    15%
  • Clerk
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Machine Operator
    34%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Cassida. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cassida 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Cassida. 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 204 military records available for the last name Cassida. For the veterans among your Cassida ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cassida lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Cassida life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Cassida in 1953 was 47, and 81 in 2004.

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