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Consten Family History

Consten Surname 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: Costen, Colston, Conte, Constant, Osten, Coster, Kosten, Cotten

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Where is the Consten family from?

You can see how Consten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Consten family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Consten families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Consten families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 80% of all the recorded Consten's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Consten families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Consten surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 67 census records available for the last name Consten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Consten 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Consten. 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 26 military records available for the last name Consten. For the veterans among your Consten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Consten lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1998, in the United States, Consten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Consten in 1967 was 83, and 83 in 1998.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Consten ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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