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Castanheira Family History

Castanheira 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: Castaneda, Catania, Castner, Casteneda, Stanger, Callander, Kastner

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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Castanheira ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 24 census records available for the last name Castanheira. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Castanheira 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 241 immigration records available for the last name Castanheira. 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 33 military records available for the last name Castanheira. For the veterans among your Castanheira ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Castanheira lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Castanheira life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Castanheira in 1966 was 69, and 27 in 2003.

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