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Castleman Family History

Castleman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Kasselmann (see Casselman) or Kesselmann (see Kesselman).

English: from Middle English castel(le) ‘castle’ + man probably for someone employed at a castle.

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


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Where is the Castleman family from?

You can see how Castleman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Castleman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Castleman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 8 Castleman families living in Quebec. This was about 38% of all the recorded Castleman's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Castleman families in 1911.
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What did your Castleman ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Castleman. 50% of Castleman men worked as a Labourer.

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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

  • Labourer
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Castleman. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Castleman. For the veterans among your Castleman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Castleman lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Castleman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Castleman in 1943 was 52, and 74 in 2004.

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