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Castiglia Family History

Castiglia Surname Meaning

Italian: habitational name from Castile (Italian Castiglia) in central Spain (see Castilla).

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


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Where is the Castiglia family from?

You can see how Castiglia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Castiglia family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Castiglia families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 13 Castiglia families living in New York. This was about 38% of all the recorded Castiglia's in USA. New York had the highest population of Castiglia families in 1920.
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What did your Castiglia ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Machine Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Castiglia. 33% of Castiglia men worked as a Laborer and 22% of Castiglia women worked as a Machine Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Castiglia were Farmer and Sales Girl.

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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
    33%
  • Truck Driver
    7%
  • Labor
    7%
  • Farmer
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Operator
    22%
  • New Worker
    18%
  • Operator
    15%
  • Sales Girl
    11%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Castiglia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Castiglia 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 Castiglia. 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 628 military records available for the last name Castiglia. For the veterans among your Castiglia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Castiglia lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Castiglia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Castiglia in 1949 was 49, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Castiglia 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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