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Gastelo Family History

Gastelo Surname Meaning

Basque: Castilianized form of Gaztelu a habitational name from any of the towns called Gaztelu in Araba/Álava Biscay Gipuzkoa and Navarre provinces Basque Country (Spain).

This surname is very rare in Spain.

It is found mainly in Cantabria.

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


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Where is the Gastelo family from?

You can see how Gastelo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gastelo family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Gastelo families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Gastelo families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gastelo's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Gastelo families in 1891.
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What did your Gastelo ancestors do for a living?

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

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 747 census records available for the last name Gastelo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gastelo 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 337 immigration records available for the last name Gastelo. 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 50 military records available for the last name Gastelo. For the veterans among your Gastelo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gastelo lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Gastelo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Gastelo in 1956 was 57, and 59 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gastelo 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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