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Acost Family History

Acost 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: Cost, Acosta, Cott, Amos, Post, Most, Ost, Host, Kost, Ast

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Where is the Acost family from?

You can see how Acost families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Acost family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Acost families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 6 Acost families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Acost's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Acost families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Acost 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 191 census records available for the last name Acost. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Acost 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Acost. 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 49 military records available for the last name Acost. For the veterans among your Acost ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Acost lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Acost life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Acost in 1971 was 80, and 55 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Acost 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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