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Costella Family History

Costella Surname Meaning

Italian: probably from a diminutive of Costa. Irish: shortened Anglicized form of Mac Oisdealbhaigh see Costello.

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


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Where is the Costella family from?

You can see how Costella families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Costella family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Costella families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 25 Costella families living in Lancashire. This was about 21% of all the recorded Costella's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Costella families in 1891.
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What did your Costella ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Cafe Caterer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Costella. 100% of Costella men worked as a Cafe Caterer and 89% of Costella women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Cafe Caterer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    89%
  • Retired
    12%

What Costella family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Costella. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Costella 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Costella. 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 612 military records available for the last name Costella. For the veterans among your Costella ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Costella lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Costella life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Costella in 1956 was 28, and 64 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Costella

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Costella 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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