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Caste Family History

Caste 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: Case, Castle, Kaste, Castel, Cast, Haste, Cate, Casten, Casto, Caster

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Where is the Caste family from?

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

In 1940, Laborer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Caste. 32% of Caste men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Caste women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Caste were Salesman and Bookkeeper. .

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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
    32%
  • Truck Driver
    16%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Salesman
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    25%
  • Maid
    25%
  • Seamstress
    25%
  • Bookkeeper
    25%
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What Caste family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Caste. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Caste 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 367 immigration records available for the last name Caste. 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 396 military records available for the last name Caste. For the veterans among your Caste ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Caste lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1999, in the United States, Caste life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Caste in 1972 was 65, and 80 in 1999.

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