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Costner Family History

Costner Surname Meaning

Altered form of German Kostner or Kastner.

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


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Where is the Costner family from?

You can see how Costner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Costner family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Costner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Costner families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Costner's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Costner families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Costner 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 Costner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Costner. 26% of Costner men worked as a Farmer and 10% of Costner women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Costner were Farming and Teacher.

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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

  • Farmer
    26%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Salesman
    6%
  • Farming
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    10%
  • Stenographer
    8%
  • Laborer
    8%
  • Teacher
    8%

What Costner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Costner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Costner 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 258 immigration records available for the last name Costner. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Costner. For the veterans among your Costner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Costner lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Costner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Costner in 1949 was 67, and 72 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Costner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Costner 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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