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Castaneta Family History

Castaneta 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: Castaneda, Casteneda, Castano, Cassata, Castagna, Casanova, Castanon

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Where is the Castaneta family from?

You can see how Castaneta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Castaneta family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Castaneta family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Castaneta's in USA. California had the highest population of Castaneta families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Castaneta 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 32 census records available for the last name Castaneta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Castaneta 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Castaneta. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Castaneta. For the veterans among your Castaneta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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