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Kastning Family History

Kastning Surname Meaning

North German: patronymic from the personal name Karsten (see Kersten).

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


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Where is the Kastning family from?

You can see how Kastning families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kastning family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kastning families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Kastning families living in Illinois. This was about 35% of all the recorded Kastning's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Kastning families in 1880.
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What did your Kastning ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kastning. 59% of Kastning men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    59%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Farm Laborer
    12%
  • Labor
    12%

What Kastning family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 664 census records available for the last name Kastning. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kastning 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 102 immigration records available for the last name Kastning. 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 183 military records available for the last name Kastning. For the veterans among your Kastning ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kastning lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Kastning life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Kastning in 1963 was 71, and 60 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kastning 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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