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Castrillo Family History

Castrillo Surname Meaning

Spanish: habitational name from any of various places especially in León named Castrillo from castrillo ‘fort’ a diminutive of Castro.

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


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Where is the Castrillo family from?

You can see how Castrillo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Castrillo family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Castrillo families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Castrillo families living in Nova Scotia. This was 100% of all the recorded Castrillo's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Castrillo families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Castrillo 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 Castrillo ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Castrillo family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 850 census records available for the last name Castrillo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Castrillo 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 971 immigration records available for the last name Castrillo. 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 105 military records available for the last name Castrillo. For the veterans among your Castrillo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Castrillo lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Castrillo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Castrillo in 1966 was 61, and 71 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Castrillo

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Castrillo 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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