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Gostos Family History

Gostos 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: Goates, Boston, Poston, Kontos, Gaston, Costas, Goos, Fotos, Roston

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Where is the Gostos family from?

You can see how Gostos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gostos family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gostos family living in Hawaii. This was about 25% of all the recorded Gostos's in USA. Hawaii and 3 other states had the highest population of Gostos families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gostos 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 21 census records available for the last name Gostos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gostos 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Gostos. 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 4 military records available for the last name Gostos. For the veterans among your Gostos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gostos lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1988, in the United States, Gostos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Gostos in 1967 was 75, and 84 in 1988.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gostos 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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