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Kaastra Family History

Kaastra 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: Kamstra, Lastra, Hamstra, Kaasa, Kustra, Kaiser, Khatri, Kasten

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Where is the Kaastra family from?

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

What did your Kaastra ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 81 census records available for the last name Kaastra. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kaastra 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Kaastra. 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 9 military records available for the last name Kaastra. For the veterans among your Kaastra ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kaastra lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1990, in the United States, Kaastra life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Kaastra in 1972 was 83, and 59 in 1990.

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