Kasner Family History

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Kasner Name Meaning

Variant of German Kastner or respelling of Kassner. Czech: topographic name for someone who lived on a street, from a derivative of German Gasse ‘street’, or possibly from German Kastner. Jewish (Ashkenazic): occupational name for a community treasurer, from German Kastner or alternatively from German Kasse ‘cash(box)’, ‘coffer’ + the agent suffix -ner.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Kanner, Kastner, Kaser, Karner, Kapner, Basner, Kasser, Kaner, Risner

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Kasner Family Origin

Where is the Kasner family from?

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    1920
    You can see how Kasner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kasner family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Kasner families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Kasner family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Kasner's in the USA. Ohio had the highest population of Kasner families in 1840.
    Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kasner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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    Kasner Family Occupations

    What did your Kasner ancestors do for a living?

    In 1880, the most common Kasner occupation in the USA was Farmer. 26% of Kasner's were Farmers. A less common occupation for the Kasner family was Car Driver. Farmer, Keeping House and Baker were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Kasner.

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    • Farmer

      26%

    • Keeping House

      11%

    • Baker

      5%

    • Car Driver

      5%

    Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Kasner ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

    Kasner Historical Records

    What Kasner family records will you find?

    Census Record

    There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Kasner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kasner census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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    Passenger List

    There are 805 immigration records available for the last name Kasner. 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 Card

    There are 656 military records available for the last name Kasner. For the veterans among your Kasner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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    Kasner Life Expectancy

    What is the average Kasner lifespan?

    Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Kasner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Kasner in 1956 was 28, and 69 in 2004.

    View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kasner

    An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kasner ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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