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Gostas Family History

Gostas 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: Costas, Kostas, Goates, Kotas, Mestas, Costa, Rosas, Rostad, Goss

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Where is the Gostas family from?

You can see how Gostas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gostas family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gostas family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Gostas's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Gostas families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gostas surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 74 census records available for the last name Gostas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gostas 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Gostas. 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 17 military records available for the last name Gostas. For the veterans among your Gostas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gostas lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1999, in the United States, Gostas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Gostas in 1963 was 80, and 48 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gostas 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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