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Kosty Family History

Kosty Name Meaning

Origin undetermined.

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


Similar surnames: Kost, Kosta, Kosky, Kostka, Knost, Kos, Kosek, Kosel, Kolby, Kusy

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Where is the Kosty family from?

You can see how Kosty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kosty family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Kosty families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Kosty families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Kosty's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Kosty families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kosty surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kosty ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kosty. 30% of Kosty men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Kosty women worked as a Housekeeper. .

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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
    30%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Carpenter
    15%
  • General Laborer
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%
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What Kosty family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 766 census records available for the last name Kosty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kosty 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 191 immigration records available for the last name Kosty. 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 315 military records available for the last name Kosty. For the veterans among your Kosty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kosty lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Kosty life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Kosty in 1949 was 83, and 70 in 2004.

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