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Costellano Family History

Costellano 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: Castellano, Castellanos, Montellano, Costello, Castellana, Castellani

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Where is the Costellano family from?

You can see how Costellano families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Costellano family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Costellano families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Costellano families living in New York. This was about 70% of all the recorded Costellano's in USA. New York had the highest population of Costellano families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Costellano surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Costellano ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Costellano. 34% of Costellano 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
    34%
  • New Worker
    15%
  • Proprietor
    12%
  • Salesman
    12%
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What Costellano family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 670 census records available for the last name Costellano. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Costellano 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 135 immigration records available for the last name Costellano. 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 45 military records available for the last name Costellano. For the veterans among your Costellano ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Costellano lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1994, in the United States, Costellano life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Costellano in 1963 was 72, and 87 in 1994.

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