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Castile Family History

Castile Surname Meaning

Altered form of Casteel 1 a surname of French origin.

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


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Where is the Castile family from?

You can see how Castile families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Castile family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Castile families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 14 Castile families living in Essex. This was about 45% of all the recorded Castile's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Castile families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Castile 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 Castile ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Castile. 100% of Castile men worked as a General Labourer and 100% of Castile women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Castile family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Castile. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Castile 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 422 immigration records available for the last name Castile. 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 997 military records available for the last name Castile. For the veterans among your Castile ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Castile lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Castile life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Castile in 1955 was 46, and 94 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Castile

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Castile 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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