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Casterton Family History

Casterton Surname Meaning

from Great and Little Casterton (Rutland).

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Casterton family from?

You can see how Casterton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Casterton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Casterton families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 9 Casterton families living in British Columbia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Casterton's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Casterton families in 1911.
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What did your Casterton ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Casterton. 60% of Casterton men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Casterton women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Casterton were Farm Labor and Clerk.

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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%
  • Farm Laborer
    12%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Farm Labor
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    60%
  • Clerk
    40%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Casterton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Casterton 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 216 immigration records available for the last name Casterton. 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 402 military records available for the last name Casterton. For the veterans among your Casterton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Casterton lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Casterton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Casterton in 1964 was 77, and 84 in 2004.

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