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Casilla Family History

Casilla Surname Meaning

Spanish: habitational name from any of numerous places called Casilla from a diminutive of casa ‘house’ (see Casa).

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


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Where is the Casilla family from?

You can see how Casilla families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Casilla family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Casilla families living in California. This was about 3% of all the recorded Casilla's in USA. California and 2 other states had the highest population of Casilla families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Casilla 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 Casilla ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Jornalero was the top reported job for people in the USA named Casilla. 32% of Casilla men worked as a Jornalero.

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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

  • Jornalero
    32%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Labrador
    20%
  • Agricultor
    12%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Casilla. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Casilla 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 300 immigration records available for the last name Casilla. 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 176 military records available for the last name Casilla. For the veterans among your Casilla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Casilla lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Casilla life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Casilla in 1965 was 77, and 25 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Casilla

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Casilla 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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