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Kastrup Family History

Kastrup 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: Dastrup, Westrup, Hattrup, Karp, Kasten, Kastner, Castro, Kaste

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Where is the Kastrup family from?

You can see how Kastrup families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kastrup family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Kastrup families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 23 Kastrup families living in Missouri. This was about 47% of all the recorded Kastrup's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Kastrup families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kastrup 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 Kastrup ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Barber and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kastrup. 19% of Kastrup men worked as a Barber and 60% of Kastrup women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kastrup were Operator and Housewife.

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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

  • Barber
    19%
  • Proprietor
    19%
  • Clerk
    14%
  • Operator
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    60%
  • Housewife
    40%

What Kastrup family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kastrup. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kastrup 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 825 immigration records available for the last name Kastrup. 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 271 military records available for the last name Kastrup. For the veterans among your Kastrup ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kastrup lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Kastrup life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Kastrup in 1958 was 62, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kastrup 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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