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Kosti Family History

Kosti 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: Koski, Kost, Kostic, Kosta, Kosty, Tosti, Kos, Post, Kotz, Most

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Where is the Kosti family from?

You can see how Kosti families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kosti family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Kosti families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Kosti families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kosti's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kosti families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kosti surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kosti ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Kosti ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 230 census records available for the last name Kosti. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kosti 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 172 immigration records available for the last name Kosti. 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 29 military records available for the last name Kosti. For the veterans among your Kosti ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kosti lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Kosti life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Kosti in 1965 was 77, and 87 in 2003.

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