Kastens History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Germany

Early Origins of the Kastens family

The surname Kastens was first found in Prussia and Denmark, where the name emerged in medieval times as one of the notable families of the region. From the 13th century the surname was identified with the great social and economic evolution which made this territory a landmark contributor to the development of the nation. Kaster is a village in West Flanders, Belgium.

Early History of the Kastens family

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Kastens Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Kesten, Kersten, Kirstein, Kasten, Kistein and many more.

Early Notables of the Kastens family

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Kastens migration to the United States +

Kastens Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Mr. Carl Kastens, aged 53, who arrived in New Orleans in 1845 aboard the ship "Agnes"
Mrs. Maria Kastens, aged 52, who arrived in New Orleans in 1845 aboard the ship "Agnes"
Mr. Heinr. Kastens, aged 16, who arrived in New Orleans in 1845 aboard the ship "Agnes"

Historic Events for the Kastens family +

Bismarck

Wilhelm Kastens (1910-1941), German Obermaschinist who served aboard the German Battleship Bismarck during World War II when it was sunk heading to France; he died in the sinking 1

Sources +

Bismarck & Tirpitz Class - Crew List Bismarck. (Retrieved 2018, February 06). Retrieved from https://www.bismarck-class.dk/bismarck/crew/bismarck_crew.html#crew_details