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Castanias 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: Catania, Castano, Cabaniss, Stanis, Castagna, Castaneda, Cabanas

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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Castanias ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 50 census records available for the last name Castanias. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Castanias 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Castanias. 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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There are 27 military records available for the last name Castanias. For the veterans among your Castanias ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Castanias lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Castanias life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Castanias in 1960 was 75, and 69 in 2003.

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