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Kastle Family History

Kastle Name Meaning

German: from an Alemannic pet form of Kast South German (Kästle): from a pet form of Arbogast .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Kaste, Kastl, Kinstle, Bustle, Hartle, Bartle, Astle, Kaskie, Kastler

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Where is the Kastle family from?

You can see how Kastle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kastle family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kastle families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 18 Kastle families living in Michigan. This was about 26% of all the recorded Kastle's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Kastle families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kastle surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kastle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kastle. 27% of Kastle men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Kastle 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

  • Farmer
    27%
  • Laborer
    27%
  • Metal Finisher
    8%
  • Attorney
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kastle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kastle 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 228 immigration records available for the last name Kastle. 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 577 military records available for the last name Kastle. For the veterans among your Kastle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kastle lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Kastle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Kastle in 1959 was 51, and 86 in 2004.

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