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Kastilahn Family History

Kastilahn Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Castillon, Castelan, Kastan, Bastian, Kaplan, Kasten, Kapitan

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Where is the Kastilahn family from?

You can see how Kastilahn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kastilahn family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kastilahn family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Kastilahn's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Kastilahn families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kastilahn 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 Kastilahn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kastilahn. 100% of Kastilahn men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

What Kastilahn family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 66 census records available for the last name Kastilahn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kastilahn 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Kastilahn. 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 35 military records available for the last name Kastilahn. For the veterans among your Kastilahn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kastilahn lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Kastilahn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Kastilahn in 1965 was 51, and 90 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kastilahn 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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