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Kostro Family History

Kostro 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, Kosar, Kost, Castro, Kosten, Mastro, Kosko, Mostrom, Koser

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Where is the Kostro family from?

You can see how Kostro families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kostro family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Kostro families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Kostro families living in Illinois. This was about 35% of all the recorded Kostro's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Kostro families in 1920.
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What did your Kostro ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kostro. 40% of Kostro 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
    40%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Loader
    20%
  • New Worker
    20%
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What Kostro family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 400 census records available for the last name Kostro. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kostro 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 227 immigration records available for the last name Kostro. 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 127 military records available for the last name Kostro. For the veterans among your Kostro ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kostro lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Kostro life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Kostro in 1962 was 81, and 77 in 2004.

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