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Castiglione Name Meaning

Italian and Jewish (from Italy): habitational name from any of numerous places called with this word from medieval Latin castellio (genitive castellionis) ‘fortification small castle’.

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


Similar surnames: Postiglione, Capriglione, Castillo, Castillon, Castelo, Castrillon

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Where is the Castiglione family from?

You can see how Castiglione families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Castiglione family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Castiglione families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 17 Castiglione families living in New York. This was about 30% of all the recorded Castiglione's in USA. New York had the highest population of Castiglione families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Castiglione surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Castiglione ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Castiglione. 28% of Castiglione men worked as a Laborer and 27% of Castiglione women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Castiglione were Carpenter and Housewife. .

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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
    28%
  • New Worker
    7%
  • Clerk
    7%
  • Carpenter
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    27%
  • New Worker
    15%
  • Typist
    10%
  • Housewife
    8%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Castiglione. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Castiglione 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Castiglione. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Castiglione. For the veterans among your Castiglione ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Castiglione lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Castiglione life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Castiglione in 1954 was 52, and 75 in 2004.

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