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Castagnet Family History

Castagnet 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: Castagna, Castagno, Castano, Castaneda, Lantagne, Castanon, Castner

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Where is the Castagnet family from?

You can see how Castagnet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Castagnet family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Castagnet families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Castagnet families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Castagnet's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Castagnet families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Castagnet surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 216 census records available for the last name Castagnet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Castagnet 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 348 immigration records available for the last name Castagnet. 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 10 military records available for the last name Castagnet. For the veterans among your Castagnet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Castagnet lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Castagnet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Castagnet in 1970 was 95, and 77 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Castagnet 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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