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Casalena Family History

Casalena 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: Casale, Casalino, Catalina, Camarena, Catalano, Casler, Castle

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Where is the Casalena family from?

You can see how Casalena families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Casalena family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Casalena families living in New York. This was about 29% of all the recorded Casalena's in USA. New York had the highest population of Casalena families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Casalena surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Casalena ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Embroidery were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Casalena. 100% of Casalena men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Casalena women worked as an Embroidery.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Embroidery
    100%

What Casalena family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 202 census records available for the last name Casalena. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Casalena 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 108 immigration records available for the last name Casalena. 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 54 military records available for the last name Casalena. For the veterans among your Casalena ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Casalena lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Casalena life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Casalena in 1963 was 77, and 81 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Casalena 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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