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Costilla Name Meaning

Spanish: diminutive of Costa or a nickname or a topographic name from costilla ‘rib’.

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


Similar surnames: Castilla, Costella, Castell, Costa, Portilla, Castillo, Montilla

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Where is the Costilla family from?

You can see how Costilla families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Costilla family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Costilla families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Costilla families living in California. This was about 25% of all the recorded Costilla's in USA. California and 2 other states had the highest population of Costilla families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Costilla surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Costilla ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Costilla. 47% of Costilla 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    47%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Machinist
    11%
  • Salesman
    8%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Costilla. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Costilla 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 521 immigration records available for the last name Costilla. 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 173 military records available for the last name Costilla. For the veterans among your Costilla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Costilla lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Costilla life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Costilla in 1954 was 52, and 47 in 2004.

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