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Castilow Family History

Castilow Surname Meaning

Scottish: variant of Castellaw.

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


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Where is the Castilow family from?

You can see how Castilow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Castilow family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Castilow families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Castilow families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Castilow's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Castilow families in 1891.
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What did your Castilow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Castilow. 58% of Castilow men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Castilow women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Castilow were Salesman and Teaching.

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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
    58%
  • Carpenter
    11%
  • Farmer
    11%
  • Salesman
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    43%
  • Housewife
    29%
  • Teaching
    29%

What Castilow family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 922 census records available for the last name Castilow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Castilow 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Castilow. 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 191 military records available for the last name Castilow. For the veterans among your Castilow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Castilow lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Castilow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Castilow in 1956 was 42, and 66 in 2004.

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