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Agosta Family History

Agosta Surname Meaning

Italian: habitational name from a place named Agosta or Augusta, as for example Augusta in Syracuse province, Sicily.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


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Where is the Agosta family from?

You can see how Agosta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Agosta family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Agosta families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Agosta families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Agosta's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Agosta families in 1891.
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What did your Agosta ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Agosta. 35% of Agosta men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Agosta women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Agosta were Painter and Maid.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    35%
  • Longshoreman
    7%
  • Proprietor
    7%
  • Painter
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    43%
  • Finisher
    22%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Maid
    11%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Agosta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Agosta 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Agosta. 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 547 military records available for the last name Agosta. For the veterans among your Agosta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Agosta lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Agosta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Agosta in 1949 was 35, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Agosta 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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