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Kasta Family History

Kasta 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: Kasza, Kaste, Kastl, Kastan, Kast, Kata, Asta, Kassa, Nasta, Kasa

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Where is the Kasta family from?

You can see how Kasta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kasta family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Kasta families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Kasta family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Kasta's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Kasta families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kasta surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kasta ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kasta. 50% of Kasta men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    50%
  • Hired Hand
    50%
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Census Records

There are 346 census records available for the last name Kasta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kasta 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 94 immigration records available for the last name Kasta. 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 32 military records available for the last name Kasta. For the veterans among your Kasta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kasta lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1999, in the United States, Kasta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Kasta in 1964 was 76, and 73 in 1999.

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