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Castanedo Family History

Castanedo 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, Castaldo, Cattaneo, Casteneda, Cassano, Catano

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Where is the Castanedo family from?

You can see how Castanedo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Castanedo family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Castanedo families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 3 Castanedo families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Castanedo's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Castanedo families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Castanedo 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 Castanedo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Peeler were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Castanedo. 85% of Castanedo men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Castanedo women worked as a Peeler.

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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
    85%
  • Clerk
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Peeler
    100%

What Castanedo family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Castanedo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Castanedo 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 814 immigration records available for the last name Castanedo. 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 259 military records available for the last name Castanedo. For the veterans among your Castanedo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Castanedo lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Castanedo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Castanedo in 1969 was 76, and 70 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Castanedo

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Castanedo 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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