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Kastenhuber Family History

Kastenhuber 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: Kastner, Kostenbader, Westenhaver, Hasenauer, Steuber, Kasten

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Where is the Kastenhuber family from?

You can see how Kastenhuber families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kastenhuber family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kastenhuber families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Kastenhuber families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Kastenhuber's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Kastenhuber families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kastenhuber surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kastenhuber ancestors do for a living?

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

  • Farm Laborer
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 348 census records available for the last name Kastenhuber. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kastenhuber 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 82 immigration records available for the last name Kastenhuber. 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 430 military records available for the last name Kastenhuber. For the veterans among your Kastenhuber ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kastenhuber lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Kastenhuber life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Kastenhuber in 1954 was 45, and 67 in 2004.

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