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Costagna Family History

Costagna 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: Castagna, Montagna, Costain, Castagno, Costanza, Constant, Cortina

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Where is the Costagna family from?

You can see how Costagna families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Costagna family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Costagna families living in Connecticut. This was about 29% of all the recorded Costagna's in USA. Connecticut and 1 other state had the highest population of Costagna families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Costagna surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Costagna ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Costagna. 60% of Costagna men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Costagna women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Costagna were New Worker and Seamstress.

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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
    60%
  • New Worker
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    60%
  • Seamstress
    40%

What Costagna family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 151 census records available for the last name Costagna. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Costagna 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Costagna. 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 16 military records available for the last name Costagna. For the veterans among your Costagna ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Costagna lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1983, in the United States, Costagna life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Costagna in 1978 was 60, and 78 in 1983.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Costagna

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Costagna 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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