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Castagnera Family History

Castagnera Name 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: Castagna, Castaneda, Castagnola, Cartagena, Castagno, Castner

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Where is the Castagnera family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Castagnera 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 Castagnera ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Castagnera. 100% of Castagnera men worked as a Laborer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 42 census records available for the last name Castagnera. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Castagnera 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Castagnera. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 18 military records available for the last name Castagnera. For the veterans among your Castagnera ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Castagnera lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Castagnera life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Castagnera in 1970 was 58, and 82 in 2003.

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