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Castorina Family History

Castorina Surname Meaning

Italian (Sicily): from a feminine diminutive of the personal name Castore (Greek Kastōr see Castor).

This is also found as a placename in Sicily hence the surname may also be a habitational name.

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


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Where is the Castorina family from?

You can see how Castorina families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Castorina family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Castorina families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Castorina families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Castorina's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Castorina families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Castorina 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 Castorina ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Fisherman and Machine Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Castorina. 30% of Castorina men worked as a Fisherman and 60% of Castorina women worked as a Machine Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Castorina were Proprietor and Machinist.

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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

  • Fisherman
    30%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Manager
    10%
  • Proprietor
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Operator
    60%
  • Machinist
    40%

What Castorina family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Castorina. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Castorina 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 631 immigration records available for the last name Castorina. 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 246 military records available for the last name Castorina. For the veterans among your Castorina ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Castorina lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Castorina life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Castorina in 1953 was 59, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Castorina 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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