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Castranova Family History

Castranova 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: Castronova, Casanova, Castronovo, Castano, Castaneda, Castanon

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Where is the Castranova family from?

You can see how Castranova families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Castranova family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Castranova family living in New York. This was about 33% of all the recorded Castranova's in USA. New York and 2 other states had the highest population of Castranova families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Castranova surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Castranova ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Castranova. 58% of Castranova men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Castranova women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Castranova were Mechanic and Finisher. .

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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
    58%
  • Mechanic
    43%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    60%
  • Finisher
    40%
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What Castranova family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 182 census records available for the last name Castranova. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Castranova 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Castranova. 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 34 military records available for the last name Castranova. For the veterans among your Castranova ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Castranova lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Castranova life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Castranova in 1968 was 78, and 87 in 2003.

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