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Casteen Family History

Casteen Surname Meaning

Americanized form of an unidentified surname possibly of German or Swedish Kasten.

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


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Where is the Casteen family from?

You can see how Casteen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Casteen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Casteen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 12 Casteen families living in Isle of Man. This was about 71% of all the recorded Casteen's in United Kingdom. Isle of Man had the highest population of Casteen families in 1891.
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What did your Casteen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Saleswoman were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Casteen. 35% of Casteen men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Casteen women worked as a Saleswoman. Some less common occupations for Americans named Casteen were Foreman and Housewife.

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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

  • Farmer
    35%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Labor
    10%
  • Foreman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleswoman
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

What Casteen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Casteen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Casteen 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Casteen. 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 400 military records available for the last name Casteen. For the veterans among your Casteen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Casteen lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Casteen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Casteen in 1957 was 62, and 70 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Casteen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Casteen 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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