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Castanera Family History

Castanera 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: Castaneda, Castner, Casteneda, Kastner, Castano, Caldarera, Caponera

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Where is the Castanera family from?

You can see how Castanera families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Castanera family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Castanera families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Castanera families living in Mississippi. This was 100% of all the recorded Castanera's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Castanera families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Castanera surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Castanera ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Messenger
    100%
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What Castanera family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 452 census records available for the last name Castanera. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Castanera 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 202 immigration records available for the last name Castanera. 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 36 military records available for the last name Castanera. For the veterans among your Castanera ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Castanera lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Castanera life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Castanera in 1967 was 85, and 77 in 2004.

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