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Kastor Family History

Kastor Surname Meaning

German: from a German form of the Latin personal name Castor. It was the name of the patron saint of Koblenz, a 4th century priest and missionary who worked in the area of the Mosel.

In some cases possibly also an altered form of Kaster.

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


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Where is the Kastor family from?

You can see how Kastor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kastor family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kastor families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Kastor families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Kastor's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Kastor families in 1891.
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What did your Kastor ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kastor. 40% of Kastor men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Kastor women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kastor were Truck Driver and Secretary.

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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
    40%
  • Laborer
    31%
  • Clerk
    14%
  • Truck Driver
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    34%
  • Maid
    34%
  • Secretary
    34%

What Kastor family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kastor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kastor 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 684 immigration records available for the last name Kastor. 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 283 military records available for the last name Kastor. For the veterans among your Kastor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kastor lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Kastor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Kastor in 1953 was 21, and 46 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kastor 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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