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Castrillon Family History

Castrillon Surname Meaning

Asturian-Leonese and Galician (Castrillón): habitational name from any of the places called Castrillón in Asturias and Galicia.

This name originates from an augmentative of castrillo ‘fort’.

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


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Where is the Castrillon family from?

You can see how Castrillon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Castrillon family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Castrillon families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Castrillon family living in South Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Castrillon's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Castrillon families in 1840.
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What did your Castrillon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Castrillon. 100% of Castrillon men worked as a Laborer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 298 census records available for the last name Castrillon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Castrillon 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 751 immigration records available for the last name Castrillon. 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 66 military records available for the last name Castrillon. For the veterans among your Castrillon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Castrillon lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Castrillon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Castrillon in 1961 was 54, and 64 in 2004.

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