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Kostmayer Family History

Kostmayer 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: Koster, Kostner, Rosemeyer, Kohlmeyer, Holtmeyer, Horstmeyer

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Where is the Kostmayer family from?

You can see how Kostmayer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kostmayer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kostmayer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Kostmayer families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Kostmayer's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Kostmayer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kostmayer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kostmayer ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 117 census records available for the last name Kostmayer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kostmayer 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Kostmayer. 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 110 military records available for the last name Kostmayer. For the veterans among your Kostmayer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kostmayer lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Kostmayer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Kostmayer in 1967 was 79, and 86 in 2003.

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