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Castleberry Family History

Castleberry Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Kesselberg: habitational name from any of the places in Baden Rhineland and Bavaria named Kesselberg.

The surname Kesselberg is very rare in Germany.

Compare Casselberry.

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


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Where is the Castleberry family from?

You can see how Castleberry families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Castleberry family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Castleberry families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 16 Castleberry families living in Georgia. This was about 35% of all the recorded Castleberry's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Castleberry families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Castleberry 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 Castleberry ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Castleberry. 29% of Castleberry men worked as a Farmer and 10% of Castleberry women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Castleberry were Salesman and Maid.

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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

  • Farmer
    29%
  • Laborer
    21%
  • Truck Driver
    5%
  • Salesman
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    10%
  • Housewife
    8%
  • Teacher
    7%
  • Maid
    6%

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Census Records

There are 19,000 census records available for the last name Castleberry. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Castleberry 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 472 immigration records available for the last name Castleberry. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Castleberry. For the veterans among your Castleberry ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Castleberry lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Castleberry life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Castleberry in 1946 was 50, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Castleberry 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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