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Castelan Family History

Castelan Surname Meaning

Galician (Castelán): generally from Galician castelán the ethnic name for a Castilian (Castilian castellano). However in some cases it may be a habitational name from any of the places in Lugo and A Coruña provinces Spain called Castelán or it could be an occupational name denoting a bailiff or steward.

In some cases also an Americanized form of Croatian Kaštelan (see Castellan).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Castelan family from?

You can see how Castelan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Castelan family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Castelan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Castelan family living in Alberta. This was about 50% of all the recorded Castelan's in Canada. Alberta and 1 other province had the highest population of Castelan families in 1911.
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What did your Castelan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Castelan. 67% of Castelan men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    67%
  • Fisherman
    34%

What Castelan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Castelan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Castelan 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 386 immigration records available for the last name Castelan. 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 38 military records available for the last name Castelan. For the veterans among your Castelan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Castelan lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Castelan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Castelan in 1966 was 63, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Castelan 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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