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Castanon Family History

Castanon Surname Meaning

Spanish and Asturian-Leonese (Castañón): topographic name from an augmentative of castaño ‘chestnut’.

In Spain it is found especially in Asturias and Extremadura.

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


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Where is the Castanon family from?

You can see how Castanon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Castanon family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Castanon families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Castanon family living in Warwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Castanon's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Castanon families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Castanon 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 Castanon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Castanon. 36% of Castanon men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Castanon women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Castanon were Baker and Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    36%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Butcher
    10%
  • Baker
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    34%
  • Laundress
    23%
  • Field Hand
    23%
  • Laborer
    23%

What Castanon family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Castanon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Castanon 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Castanon. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 447 military records available for the last name Castanon. For the veterans among your Castanon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Castanon lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Castanon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Castanon in 1945 was 36, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Castanon 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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