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Kastens Family History

Kastens Surname Meaning

North German and Dutch: patronymic from Kasten.

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


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Where is the Kastens family from?

You can see how Kastens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kastens family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Kastens families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Kastens family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Kastens's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Kastens families in 1851.
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What did your Kastens ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kastens. 53% of Kastens men worked as a Farmer and 24% of Kastens women worked as a Servant. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kastens were Carpenter and Proprietor.

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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

  • Farmer
    53%
  • Baker
    9%
  • Farm Laborer
    9%
  • Carpenter
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Servant
    24%
  • Clerk
    16%
  • Home Work
    16%
  • Proprietor
    16%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Kastens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kastens 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 711 immigration records available for the last name Kastens. 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 346 military records available for the last name Kastens. For the veterans among your Kastens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kastens lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Kastens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Kastens in 1958 was 58, and 90 in 2004.

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