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Castanaya Family History

Castanaya 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: Castaneda, Castano, Castagna, Casanova, Cattanach, Castanon, Catania

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Where is the Castanaya family from?

You can see how Castanaya families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Castanaya family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Castanaya families living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Castanaya's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Castanaya families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Castanaya surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 9 census records available for the last name Castanaya. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Castanaya 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Castanaya. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Castanaya. For the veterans among your Castanaya ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Castanaya

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