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Kasting Name Meaning

German: variant of Kastning or Kesting .

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


Similar surnames: Kassing, Kastan, Kesting, Kasten, Klasing, Kesling, Kisling, Kastning

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Where is the Kasting family from?

You can see how Kasting families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kasting family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Kasting families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 13 Kasting families living in Ontario. This was about 93% of all the recorded Kasting's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Kasting families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kasting surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kasting ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and School Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kasting. 41% of Kasting men worked as a Farmer and 67% of Kasting women worked as a School Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kasting were Labor and Maid. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    41%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Labor
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • School Teacher
    67%
  • Maid
    34%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Kasting. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kasting 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 224 immigration records available for the last name Kasting. 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 298 military records available for the last name Kasting. For the veterans among your Kasting ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kasting lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Kasting life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Kasting in 1964 was 68, and 77 in 2004.

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