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Castellan Surname Meaning

Italian (northeastern): variant of Castellano. Americanized form of Croatian Kaštelan or of its variant Kastelan: occupational name from kaštelan ‘castellan fortress commander’ also ‘warden of a prison’. Compare Castelan.

French (southern): variant of Castella, a southern variant of Châtelain ‘lord (of the manor)’; see Chatelain. In part, it is probably of Italian origin (see Castellano compare 1 above).

English: variant of Castellain either a status or occupational name from Middle English castelain ‘governor or constable of a castle’ also ‘warden of a prison’ (Old French castelain chastelain), or a habitational name of Norman origin from Castellion in Eure (France).

This surname is rare in Britain.

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


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You can see how Castellan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Castellan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Castellan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Castellan families living in Sussex. This was about 80% of all the recorded Castellan's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Castellan families in 1891.
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What did your Castellan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Castellan. 100% of Castellan women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Castellan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Castellan 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 968 immigration records available for the last name Castellan. 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 212 military records available for the last name Castellan. For the veterans among your Castellan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Castellan lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Castellan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Castellan in 1964 was 63, and 92 in 2004.

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