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Alcosta Family History

Alcosta 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: Alcorta, Acosta, Costa, Da Costa, Alcott, Agosta, Aliotta, Alcoser

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Where is the Alcosta family from?

You can see how Alcosta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alcosta family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Alcosta family living in Herefordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Alcosta's in United Kingdom. Herefordshire had the highest population of Alcosta families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Alcosta 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 146 census records available for the last name Alcosta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alcosta 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Alcosta. 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 6 military records available for the last name Alcosta. For the veterans among your Alcosta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Alcosta lifespan?

Average Alcosta life expectancy in 1978 was 51 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Alcosta 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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