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Kassmeier Family History

Kassmeier 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: Kampmeier, Kasser, Kammeyer, Kammerer, Glassmeyer, Kallmeyer

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Where is the Kassmeier family from?

You can see how Kassmeier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kassmeier family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kassmeier families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Kassmeier family living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Kassmeier's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Kassmeier families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kassmeier surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kassmeier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kassmeier. 100% of Kassmeier men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 129 census records available for the last name Kassmeier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kassmeier 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Kassmeier. 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 42 military records available for the last name Kassmeier. For the veterans among your Kassmeier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kassmeier lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2002, in the United States, Kassmeier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Kassmeier in 1956 was 49, and 86 in 2002.

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