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Kastan Family History

Kastan Surname Meaning

Probably an altered form of German Kasten either a habitational name from a place so named for example in Styria and Upper Austria or from the North German personal name Karsten.

This name is equivalent to Christian.

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


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Where is the Kastan family from?

You can see how Kastan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kastan family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Kastan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Kastan families living in Nebraska. This was about 29% of all the recorded Kastan's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Kastan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kastan 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 Kastan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kastan. 50% of Kastan men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Kastan women worked as a Secretary.

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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

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Proprietor
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%

What Kastan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 930 census records available for the last name Kastan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kastan 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 554 immigration records available for the last name Kastan. 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 192 military records available for the last name Kastan. For the veterans among your Kastan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kastan lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Kastan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Kastan in 1962 was 81, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kastan 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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