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Nicastri Family History

Nicastri 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: Nicastro, Nastri, Castro, Nicotra, Zicari, Licari, Sicari, Vicari

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Where is the Nicastri family from?

You can see how Nicastri families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nicastri family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Nicastri family living in New York. This was about 33% of all the recorded Nicastri's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Nicastri families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 214 census records available for the last name Nicastri. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nicastri 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 274 immigration records available for the last name Nicastri. 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 63 military records available for the last name Nicastri. For the veterans among your Nicastri ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nicastri lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Nicastri life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Nicastri in 1963 was 69, and 92 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nicastri 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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