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Casilan Family History

Casilan Surname 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: Callan, Castelan, Cashman, Carolan, Casillo, Caslin, Caplan, Aslan

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Where is the Casilan family from?

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

What Casilan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 9 census records available for the last name Casilan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Casilan 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Casilan. 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 38 military records available for the last name Casilan. For the veterans among your Casilan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Casilan lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2001, in the United States, Casilan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Casilan in 1971 was 70, and 73 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Casilan 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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