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Kastberg Family History

Kastberg Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Kastner, Kalberg, Westberg, Ostberg, Kaster, Kastler, Kallberg

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Where is the Kastberg family from?

You can see how Kastberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kastberg family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kastberg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Kastberg families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Kastberg's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Kastberg families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kastberg 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 Kastberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kastberg. 50% of Kastberg men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Kastberg women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kastberg were Farmer and Teacher.

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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
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%

What Kastberg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 368 census records available for the last name Kastberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kastberg 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 197 immigration records available for the last name Kastberg. 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 43 military records available for the last name Kastberg. For the veterans among your Kastberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kastberg lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Kastberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Kastberg in 1968 was 75, and 52 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kastberg

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kastberg 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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