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Costenbader Family History

Costenbader Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Kostenbader.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Costenbader family from?

You can see how Costenbader families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Costenbader family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Costenbader families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Costenbader family living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Costenbader's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Costenbader families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Costenbader 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 Costenbader ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Costenbader. 20% of Costenbader 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
    20%
  • Dentist
    15%
  • Physician
    10%
  • Operator
    10%

What Costenbader family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 934 census records available for the last name Costenbader. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Costenbader 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 73 immigration records available for the last name Costenbader. 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 373 military records available for the last name Costenbader. For the veterans among your Costenbader ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Costenbader lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Costenbader life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Costenbader in 1954 was 49, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Costenbader

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Costenbader 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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