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Castaner Family History

Castaner 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: Castner, Kastner, Castano, Castaneda, Castanon, Cartner, Caster

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Where is the Castaner family from?

You can see how Castaner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Castaner family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Castaner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Castaner families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 58% of all the recorded Castaner's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Castaner families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Castaner 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 Castaner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Waiter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Castaner. 100% of Castaner men worked as a Waiter.

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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

  • Waiter
    100%

What Castaner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 768 census records available for the last name Castaner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Castaner 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 708 immigration records available for the last name Castaner. 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 62 military records available for the last name Castaner. For the veterans among your Castaner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Castaner lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Castaner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Castaner in 1968 was 84, and 91 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Castaner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Castaner 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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