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Kosto Family History

Kosto 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: Kost, Kosko, Tosto, Kosta, Kosty, Kosco, Kos, Post, Kotz, Most

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Where is the Kosto family from?

You can see how Kosto families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kosto family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kosto families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Kosto families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Kosto's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Kosto families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kosto surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kosto ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kosto. 45% of Kosto men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    45%
  • Miner
    23%
  • Waiter
    12%
  • Artist
    12%
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Census Records

There are 466 census records available for the last name Kosto. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kosto 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 124 immigration records available for the last name Kosto. 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 120 military records available for the last name Kosto. For the veterans among your Kosto ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kosto lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Kosto life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Kosto in 1963 was 69, and 87 in 2003.

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