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Caracostas Family History

Caracostas 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: Cardosa, Anastas, Costas, Da Costa, Ragosta, Caradonna, Chaconas

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Where is the Caracostas family from?

You can see how Caracostas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Caracostas family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Caracostas families living in Massachusetts. This was about 67% of all the recorded Caracostas's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Caracostas families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Caracostas 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 3,000 census records available for the last name Caracostas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Caracostas 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Caracostas. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Caracostas. For the veterans among your Caracostas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Caracostas lifespan?

Between 1982 and 2001, in the United States, Caracostas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Caracostas in 1982 was 86, and 89 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Caracostas 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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