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Costal Family History

Costal 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: Costa, Costas, Dostal, Postal, Kostal, Cotta, Postel, Cosma, Coster

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Where is the Costal family from?

You can see how Costal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Costal family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Costal families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Costal families living in Arkansas. This was about 88% of all the recorded Costal's in USA. Arkansas had the highest population of Costal families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Costal 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 Costal ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Costal. 58% of Costal 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
    58%
  • Clerk
    43%

What Costal family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 288 census records available for the last name Costal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Costal 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 92 immigration records available for the last name Costal. 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 24 military records available for the last name Costal. For the veterans among your Costal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Costal lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1998, in the United States, Costal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Costal in 1965 was 74, and 62 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Costal

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Costal 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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