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Castagner Family History

Castagner 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: Castagna, Castagno, Castner, Stagner, Kastner, Castano, Castaneda

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Where is the Castagner family from?

You can see how Castagner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Castagner family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Castagner families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 18 Castagner families living in Quebec. This was about 60% of all the recorded Castagner's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Castagner families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Castagner 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 Castagner ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Castagner. 100% of Castagner men worked as a Farmer.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 636 census records available for the last name Castagner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Castagner 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 129 immigration records available for the last name Castagner. 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 34 military records available for the last name Castagner. For the veterans among your Castagner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Castagner lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Castagner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Castagner in 1964 was 66, and 73 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Castagner 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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