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Kastein Family History

Kastein 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: Kasten, Stein, Hasten, Kosten, Kaste, Mastin, Kastan, Kastel

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Where is the Kastein family from?

You can see how Kastein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kastein family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kastein families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 14 Kastein families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Kastein's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Kastein families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kastein surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Kastein ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kastein. 54% of Kastein men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Kastein women worked as a Teacher.

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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
    54%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Butcher
    14%
  • Clerk
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Kastein family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 849 census records available for the last name Kastein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kastein 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 116 immigration records available for the last name Kastein. 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 92 military records available for the last name Kastein. For the veterans among your Kastein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kastein lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Kastein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Kastein in 1956 was 36, and 82 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kastein

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kastein 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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