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Castet Family History

Castet 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: Castel, Casten, Caster, Cater, Master, Easter, Kasten, Catt, Carter

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Where is the Castet family from?

You can see how Castet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Castet family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Castet families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Castet families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Castet's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Castet families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Castet surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Castet ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 130 census records available for the last name Castet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Castet 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Castet. 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 12 military records available for the last name Castet. For the veterans among your Castet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Castet lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2001, in the United States, Castet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Castet in 1969 was 78, and 72 in 2001.

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