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Castillo Family History

Castillo Name Meaning

Spanish: topographic name for someone who lived by the castle or fortified building castillo (from Latin castellum) or a habitational name from any of numerous places called with this word. Compare Del Castillo .

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


Similar surnames: Castello, Castillon, Castrillo, Castelo, Casillo, Castellon, Castell

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Where is the Castillo family from?

You can see how Castillo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Castillo family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Castillo families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Castillo families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Castillo's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Castillo families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Castillo surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Castillo ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Castillo. 100% of Castillo 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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 130,000 census records available for the last name Castillo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Castillo 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 73,000 immigration records available for the last name Castillo. 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 13,000 military records available for the last name Castillo. For the veterans among your Castillo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Castillo lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Castillo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Castillo in 1941 was 39, and 68 in 2004.

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