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Castanien Family History

Castanien 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: Castanon, Castano, Captain, Standen, Rantanen, Chastain, Castaneda

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Where is the Castanien family from?

You can see how Castanien families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Castanien family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Castanien families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Castanien families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Castanien's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Castanien families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Castanien 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 Castanien family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 206 census records available for the last name Castanien. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Castanien 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Castanien. 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 40 military records available for the last name Castanien. For the veterans among your Castanien ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Castanien lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Castanien life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Castanien in 1963 was 81, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Castanien 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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