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Castans Family History

Castans 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: Castano, Cassano, Catano, Kastan, Costas, Castagna, Caston, Casano

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Where is the Castans family from?

You can see how Castans families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Castans family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Castans families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Castans's in USA. New York had the highest population of Castans families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Castans surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Castans ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 72 census records available for the last name Castans. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Castans 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Castans. 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 15 military records available for the last name Castans. For the veterans among your Castans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Castans lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1998, in the United States, Castans life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Castans in 1980 was 80, and 94 in 1998.

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