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Castilleja Family History

Castilleja Surname Meaning

Spanish: habitational name from any of the places called Castilleja in southwestern Spain (Huelva Seville) from castillejo ‘little castle’. See Castillejo.

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


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Where is the Castilleja family from?

You can see how Castilleja families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Castilleja family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 9 Castilleja families living in Texas. This was about 90% of all the recorded Castilleja's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Castilleja families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Castilleja 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 Castilleja ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Castilleja. 78% of Castilleja men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Castilleja women worked as a 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
    78%
  • Trucker
    14%
  • Farmer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Castilleja family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 579 census records available for the last name Castilleja. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Castilleja 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 417 immigration records available for the last name Castilleja. 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 184 military records available for the last name Castilleja. For the veterans among your Castilleja ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Castilleja lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Castilleja life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Castilleja in 1951 was 29, and 66 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Castilleja

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Castilleja 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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