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Guastella Name Meaning

Italian (southern): possibly from Sicilian guastedda ‘focaccia’ (flat loaf) (from Old French gastel or rather Norman French guastel wastel) presumably a metonymic occupational name for a baker or perhaps a nickname for a thin person. Alternatively it may be derived from some minor placename.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Stella, Guttilla, Castello, Patella, Castell, Cannella, Martello

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Where is the Guastella family from?

You can see how Guastella families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Guastella family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Guastella families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 9 Guastella families living in New York. This was about 29% of all the recorded Guastella's in USA. New York had the highest population of Guastella families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Guastella surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Guastella ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Guastella. 33% of Guastella men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Guastella women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Guastella were Tailor and Dress Operator. .

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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
    33%
  • Baker
    9%
  • Plasterer
    7%
  • Tailor
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    43%
  • Stenographer
    16%
  • Finisher
    11%
  • Dress Operator
    11%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Guastella. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Guastella 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Guastella. 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 476 military records available for the last name Guastella. For the veterans among your Guastella ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Guastella lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Guastella life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Guastella in 1943 was 46, and 77 in 2004.

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