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Castoro Family History

Castoro Surname Meaning

Italian: from castoro ‘beaver’ (from Latin castor) hence a nickname for someone thought to resemble the animal in some way.

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


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Where is the Castoro family from?

You can see how Castoro families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Castoro family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 8 Castoro families living in New York. This was about 40% of all the recorded Castoro's in USA. New York had the highest population of Castoro families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Castoro 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 Castoro ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Castoro. 31% of Castoro men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Castoro women worked as a Saleslady.

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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
    31%
  • Proprietor
    24%
  • Truck Driver
    16%
  • Ice Dealer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%

What Castoro family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 646 census records available for the last name Castoro. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Castoro 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 608 immigration records available for the last name Castoro. 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 181 military records available for the last name Castoro. For the veterans among your Castoro ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Castoro lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Castoro life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Castoro in 1949 was 51, and 70 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Castoro

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Castoro 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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