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Circosta Family History

Circosta 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: Cincotta, Crosta, Hirota, Costa, Cardosa, Da Costa, Ricotta, Cresta

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Where is the Circosta family from?

You can see how Circosta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Circosta family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Circosta families living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Circosta's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Circosta families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Circosta surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Circosta ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Circosta. 37% of Circosta men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    37%
  • Barber
    28%
  • Machinist
    19%
  • Farmer
    19%

What Circosta family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 702 census records available for the last name Circosta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Circosta 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 369 immigration records available for the last name Circosta. 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 143 military records available for the last name Circosta. For the veterans among your Circosta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Circosta lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Circosta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Circosta in 1954 was 45, and 66 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Circosta

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Circosta 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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