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Castilo Family History

Castilo 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: Castelo, Castillo, Castile, Castilow, Castello, Castell, Castano

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Where is the Castilo family from?

You can see how Castilo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Castilo family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Castilo families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Castilo family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Castilo's in USA. New York had the highest population of Castilo families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Castilo surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Castilo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Castilo. 100% of Castilo men worked as a 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

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 692 census records available for the last name Castilo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Castilo 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 289 immigration records available for the last name Castilo. 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 95 military records available for the last name Castilo. For the veterans among your Castilo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Castilo lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2002, in the United States, Castilo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Castilo in 1977 was 62, and 54 in 2002.

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