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Castman Family History

Castman 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: Cashman, Eastman, Castano, Carman, Ashman, Castelan, Oatman, Cotman

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Where is the Castman family from?

You can see how Castman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Castman family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Castman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Castman family living in Maryland. This was about 50% of all the recorded Castman's in USA. Maryland and 1 other state had the highest population of Castman families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Castman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Castman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Castman. 27% of Castman men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Castman women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Castman were Accountant and Waitress. .

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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
    27%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Accountant
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    25%
  • Stenographer
    25%
  • Typist
    25%
  • Waitress
    25%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Castman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Castman 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 160 immigration records available for the last name Castman. 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 79 military records available for the last name Castman. For the veterans among your Castman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Castman lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2001, in the United States, Castman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Castman in 1978 was 68, and 79 in 2001.

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