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Kassey Family History

Kassey 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: Massey, Kassel, Kasser, Kaskey, Kassem, Kassay, Vassey, Kassen, Kasey

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Where is the Kassey family from?

You can see how Kassey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kassey family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Kassey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Kassey families living in Iowa. This was about 75% of all the recorded Kassey's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Kassey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kassey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kassey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Partner were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kassey. 22% of Kassey men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Kassey women worked as a Partner. .

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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
    22%
  • Shipping Clerk
    22%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • New Worker
    22%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Partner
    100%
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What Kassey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 427 census records available for the last name Kassey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kassey 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Kassey. 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 63 military records available for the last name Kassey. For the veterans among your Kassey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kassey lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1999, in the United States, Kassey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Kassey in 1963 was 73, and 86 in 1999.

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