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Trentacoste Family History

Trentacoste Name Meaning

Italian (Sicily): nickname of uncertain application from a phrase meaning ‘thirty ribs’.

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


Similar surnames: Pentecost, Prentice, Decoste, Heathcote, Tramonte, Trento

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Where is the Trentacoste family from?

You can see how Trentacoste families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trentacoste family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Trentacoste families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Trentacoste families living in Louisiana. This was about 42% of all the recorded Trentacoste's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Trentacoste families in 1920.
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What did your Trentacoste ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Shoe Repairer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Trentacoste. 30% of Trentacoste men worked as a Shoe Repairer and 45% of Trentacoste women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Trentacoste were Counter Salesman and Seamstress. .

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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

  • Shoe Repairer
    30%
  • New Worker
    30%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Counter Salesman
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    45%
  • New Worker
    34%
  • Seamstress
    23%
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Census Records

There are 452 census records available for the last name Trentacoste. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trentacoste 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 281 immigration records available for the last name Trentacoste. 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 179 military records available for the last name Trentacoste. For the veterans among your Trentacoste ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Trentacoste lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Trentacoste life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Trentacoste in 1964 was 72, and 88 in 2004.

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