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Castilla Family History

Castilla Surname Meaning

Spanish: habitational name from Castile (Spanish Castilla) a region in central Spain.

The name derives from the many castles in the region.

This surname is also found in southern France.

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


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Where is the Castilla family from?

You can see how Castilla families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Castilla family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Castilla families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Castilla family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Castilla's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Castilla families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Castilla 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 Castilla ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Castilla. 53% of Castilla men worked as a Laborer and 40% of Castilla women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Castilla were New Worker and Maid.

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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
    53%
  • Farm Laborer
    15%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • New Worker
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    40%
  • Laundress
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Maid
    20%

What Castilla family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Castilla. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Castilla 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Castilla. 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 228 military records available for the last name Castilla. For the veterans among your Castilla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Castilla lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Castilla life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Castilla in 1947 was 26, and 59 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Castilla

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Castilla 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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