Castano Family History

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Castano Name Meaning

Spanish and Galician (Castaño): from castaño ‘chestnut (tree)’ (Latin castanea), hence a topographic name for someone who lived by such a tree or a habitational name from any of numerous places named with this word. Southern Italian: from medieval Greek kastanon ‘chestnut’, hence a topographic name for someone who lived by a conspicuous chestnut tree, or a nickname for someone with chestnut-colored hair.


Similar surnames: Castagno, Castanon, Cassano, Castro, Campano, Castagna, Bassano

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Castano Family Origin

Where is the Castano family from?

Castano Family Occupations

What did your Castano ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer was the top reported job for people in the CA named Castano.

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Top Male Occupations in 1921

  • Labourer


Castano Historical Records

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Census Record

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Castano. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Castano census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Castano. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Card

There are 529 military records available for the last name Castano. For the veterans among your Castano ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Castano Life Expectancy

What is the average Castano lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Castano life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Castano in 1953 was 48, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Castano

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Castano ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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