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Castongia Family History

Castongia 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: Castonguay, Castagna, Caston, Castorina, Castaneda, Astorga, Catania

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Where is the Castongia family from?

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

What did your Castongia ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Castongia. 50% of Castongia 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
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%
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What Castongia family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 72 census records available for the last name Castongia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Castongia 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Castongia. 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 13 military records available for the last name Castongia. For the veterans among your Castongia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Castongia lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Castongia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Castongia in 1958 was 51, and 85 in 2003.

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