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Kastenbaum Family History

Kastenbaum 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: Kestenbaum, Kassebaum, Rosenbaum, Nissenbaum, Kienbaum, Kaltenbach

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Where is the Kastenbaum family from?

You can see how Kastenbaum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kastenbaum family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Kastenbaum families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 21 Kastenbaum families living in New York. This was about 66% of all the recorded Kastenbaum's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kastenbaum families in 1920.
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What did your Kastenbaum ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kastenbaum. 34% of Kastenbaum men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Kastenbaum women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kastenbaum were Operator 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

  • Salesman
    34%
  • Manager
    17%
  • Clerk
    17%
  • Operator
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Clerk
    25%
  • Finisher
    25%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kastenbaum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kastenbaum 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 389 immigration records available for the last name Kastenbaum. 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 161 military records available for the last name Kastenbaum. For the veterans among your Kastenbaum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kastenbaum lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Kastenbaum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Kastenbaum in 1962 was 83, and 88 in 2002.

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