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Casteneda Family History

Casteneda Surname Meaning

Hispanic (also Casteñeda): altered form of Spanish and Asturian-Leonese Castañeda (see Castaneda).

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


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Where is the Casteneda family from?

You can see how Casteneda families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Casteneda family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Casteneda families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Casteneda families living in Arizona. This was 100% of all the recorded Casteneda's in USA. Arizona had the highest population of Casteneda families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Casteneda 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 Casteneda ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Casteneda. 40% of Casteneda men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Casteneda women worked as a Housework.

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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
    40%
  • Farm Labor
    20%
  • Pipe Puller
    14%
  • Field Laborer
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

What Casteneda family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 521 census records available for the last name Casteneda. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Casteneda 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 652 immigration records available for the last name Casteneda. 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 138 military records available for the last name Casteneda. For the veterans among your Casteneda ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Casteneda lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Casteneda life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Casteneda in 1964 was 46, and 76 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Casteneda

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Casteneda 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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