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Castetter Family History

Castetter Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Kirchstetter (see Kerstetter).

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


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Where is the Castetter family from?

You can see how Castetter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Castetter family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Castetter families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Castetter family living in Warwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Castetter's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Castetter families in 1891.
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What did your Castetter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Castetter. 19% of Castetter men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Castetter women worked as a Nurse.

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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
    19%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • New Worker
    19%
  • Labor
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Nurse
    100%

What Castetter family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Castetter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Castetter 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Castetter. 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 385 military records available for the last name Castetter. For the veterans among your Castetter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Castetter lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Castetter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Castetter in 1942 was 56, and 66 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Castetter 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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