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Castaneda Family History

Castaneda Surname Meaning

Spanish and Asturian-Leonese (Castañeda): habitational name from any of various places in Cantabria, Asturias, and Salamanca named with castañeda, a collective of castaña ‘chestnut’.

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


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Where is the Castaneda family from?

You can see how Castaneda families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Castaneda family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Castaneda families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Castaneda family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Castaneda's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Castaneda families in 1891.
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What did your Castaneda ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Castaneda. 52% of Castaneda men worked as a Laborer and 16% of Castaneda women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Castaneda were Farmer and Seamstress.

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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

  • Laborer
    52%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Labor
    4%
  • Farmer
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    16%
  • Housekeeper
    10%
  • Tortilla Maker
    7%
  • Seamstress
    7%

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Census Records

There are 28,000 census records available for the last name Castaneda. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Castaneda 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 15,000 immigration records available for the last name Castaneda. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Castaneda. For the veterans among your Castaneda ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Castaneda lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2004, in the United States, Castaneda life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Castaneda in 1940 was 40, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Castaneda 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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