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Castain Family History

Castain 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: Captain, Chastain, Costain, Castano, Cantlin, Mastin, Kastan, Astin

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Where is the Castain family from?

You can see how Castain families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Castain family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Castain families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 9 Castain families living in Prince Edward Island. This was about 90% of all the recorded Castain's in Canada. Prince Edward Island had the highest population of Castain families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Castain 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 Castain ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Castain. 60% of Castain men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Castain women worked as a Nurse. Some less common occupations for Americans named Castain were Laborer and Weaver.

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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
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Nurse
    50%
  • Weaver
    50%

What Castain family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 534 census records available for the last name Castain. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Castain 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Castain. 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 114 military records available for the last name Castain. For the veterans among your Castain ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Castain lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2001, in the United States, Castain life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Castain in 1961 was 49, and 69 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Castain

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Castain 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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