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Kastenholz Family History

Kastenholz 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: Fahrenholz, Kienholz, Kasten, Sponholz, Westerhold, Osterholt, Kastel

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Where is the Kastenholz family from?

You can see how Kastenholz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kastenholz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kastenholz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 17 Kastenholz families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Kastenholz's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Kastenholz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kastenholz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kastenholz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Painter and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kastenholz. 100% of Kastenholz men worked as a Painter and 43% of Kastenholz women worked as a Clerk. .

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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

  • Painter
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    43%
  • Secretary
    29%
  • Bookkeeper
    29%
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Census Records

There are 261 census records available for the last name Kastenholz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kastenholz 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Kastenholz. 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 122 military records available for the last name Kastenholz. For the veterans among your Kastenholz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kastenholz lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2001, in the United States, Kastenholz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Kastenholz in 1962 was 79, and 96 in 2001.

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