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Casmer Family History

Casmer 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: Casper, Casler, Carmer, Wasmer, Kasmer, Caster, Cammer, Casher

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Where is the Casmer family from?

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

What did your Casmer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Casmer. 18% of Casmer men worked as a Machinist and 43% of Casmer women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Casmer were Truck Driver and New Worker. .

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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

  • Machinist
    18%
  • Farm Laborer
    18%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Truck Driver
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    43%
  • Janitress
    29%
  • New Worker
    29%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Casmer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Casmer 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 111 immigration records available for the last name Casmer. 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 140 military records available for the last name Casmer. For the veterans among your Casmer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Casmer lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Casmer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Casmer in 1959 was 52, and 64 in 2004.

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