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Castronovo Family History

Castronovo Surname Meaning

Italian (southern): habitational name from any of various places called Castronovo from castro ‘fortification’.

See Castro for further reference.

Originating from the components of the name, castro signifies ‘fortification’ while novo means ‘new’.

This name illustrates the historical significance of fortifications in southern Italy.

Castronovo thus reflects both geographic and architectural heritage in its etymology.

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


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Where is the Castronovo family from?

You can see how Castronovo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Castronovo family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Castronovo families living in New York. This was about 33% of all the recorded Castronovo's in USA. New York had the highest population of Castronovo families in 1920.
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What did your Castronovo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Castronovo. 46% of Castronovo men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Castronovo women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Castronovo were New Worker and Brancher.

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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
    46%
  • Prop
    13%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • New Worker
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    28%
  • Inspector
    19%
  • Office Work
    19%
  • Brancher
    19%

What Castronovo family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 810 census records available for the last name Castronovo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Castronovo 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 858 immigration records available for the last name Castronovo. 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 263 military records available for the last name Castronovo. For the veterans among your Castronovo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Castronovo lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Castronovo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Castronovo in 1963 was 77, and 71 in 2004.

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