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Chostner Family History

Chostner 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: Costner, Coster, Kostner, Chester, Cortner, Cotner, Hoster, Hosner

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Where is the Chostner family from?

You can see how Chostner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chostner family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Chostner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Chostner families living in Berkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Chostner's in United Kingdom. Berkshire had the highest population of Chostner families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chostner 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 Chostner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Chostner. 34% of Chostner 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
    34%
  • Truck Driver
    17%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Salesman
    17%

What Chostner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 429 census records available for the last name Chostner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chostner 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Chostner. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 77 military records available for the last name Chostner. For the veterans among your Chostner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chostner lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Chostner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Chostner in 1964 was 63, and 64 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chostner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chostner 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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