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Costella Family History

Costella Name Meaning

Italian: probably from a diminutive of Costa . Irish: shortened Anglicized form of Mac Oisdealbhaigh see Costello .

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


Similar surnames: Stella, Costilla, Colella, Cascella, Cassella, Cretella, Comella

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Where is the Costella family from?

You can see how Costella families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Costella family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Costella families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 17 Costella families living in Ontario. This was about 30% of all the recorded Costella's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Costella families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Costella surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Costella ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Costella. 38% of Costella men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    38%
  • Labourer
    38%
  • Cultivateur
    25%
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Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Costella. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Costella 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Costella. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 612 military records available for the last name Costella. For the veterans among your Costella ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Costella lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Costella life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Costella in 1956 was 28, and 64 in 2004.

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