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Kastelyn Family History

Kastelyn 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: Kasten, Castelan, Kastel, Kastelic, Castello, Castell, Hasten, Kosten

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Where is the Kastelyn family from?

You can see how Kastelyn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kastelyn family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kastelyn family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Kastelyn's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Kastelyn families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kastelyn surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 34 census records available for the last name Kastelyn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kastelyn 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Kastelyn. 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 12 military records available for the last name Kastelyn. For the veterans among your Kastelyn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kastelyn lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2002, in the United States, Kastelyn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Kastelyn in 1977 was 55, and 74 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kastelyn 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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