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Castonguay Family History

Castonguay Name Meaning

French Canadian: variant of Gastonguay which is a combination of the first and last names of the first bearer of this surname in Canada Gaston Guay.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Tanguay, Hasting, La Tona, Carbonneau, Stanaway, Carton, Antony

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Where is the Castonguay family from?

You can see how Castonguay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Castonguay family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Castonguay families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 1,031 Castonguay families living in Quebec. This was about 90% of all the recorded Castonguay's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Castonguay families in 1911.
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What did your Castonguay ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Servante were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Castonguay. 40% of Castonguay men worked as a Cultivateur and 13% of Castonguay women worked as a Servante. Some less common occupations for Americans named Castonguay were Farmer and Cultivateur. .

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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 1921

  • Cultivateur
    40%
  • Journalier
    19%
  • Fils Cultivateur
    8%
  • Farmer
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Servante
    13%
  • Servant
    11%
  • Rentire
    9%
  • Cultivateur
    9%
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Census Records

There are 21,000 census records available for the last name Castonguay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Castonguay 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Castonguay. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Castonguay. For the veterans among your Castonguay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Castonguay lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Castonguay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Castonguay in 1946 was 46, and 82 in 2004.

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