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Cassy Family History

Cassy Name Meaning

see Cassey .

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


Similar surnames: Cass, Casey, Casso, Carey, Bass, Masse, Wass, Tasso, Cosse, Massey

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Where is the Cassy family from?

You can see how Cassy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cassy family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cassy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Cassy families living in Alabama. This was about 40% of all the recorded Cassy's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Cassy families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cassy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Cassy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cassy. 27% of Cassy men worked as a Laborer and 17% of Cassy women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cassy were Truck Driver and Teacher. .

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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
    27%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Clerk
    8%
  • Truck Driver
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    17%
  • Clerk
    17%
  • Stenographer
    17%
  • Teacher
    10%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Cassy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cassy 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 694 immigration records available for the last name Cassy. 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 350 military records available for the last name Cassy. For the veterans among your Cassy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cassy lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2001, in the United States, Cassy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Cassy in 1977 was 86, and 65 in 2001.

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