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Kostir Family History

Kostir 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: Koster, Kostic, Oster, Koski, Kosar, Doster, Coster, Kost, Kuster

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Where is the Kostir family from?

You can see how Kostir families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kostir family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Kostir families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Kostir's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Kostir families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kostir 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 51 census records available for the last name Kostir. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kostir 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Kostir. 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 Kostir. For the veterans among your Kostir ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kostir lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1994, in the United States, Kostir life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Kostir in 1968 was 76, and 92 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kostir

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kostir 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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