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Castana Family History

Castana 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: Castano, Castagna, Cassano, Catano, Kastan, Cassata, Campana, Caston

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Where is the Castana family from?

You can see how Castana families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Castana family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Castana families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Castana family living in British Columbia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Castana's in Canada. British Columbia and 1 other province had the highest population of Castana families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Castana 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 Castana ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Helper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Castana. 50% of Castana men worked as a Helper.

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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

  • Helper
    50%
  • Salesman
    50%

What Castana family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 316 census records available for the last name Castana. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Castana 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 251 immigration records available for the last name Castana. 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 42 military records available for the last name Castana. For the veterans among your Castana ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Castana lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Castana life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Castana in 1964 was 72, and 85 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Castana

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Castana 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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