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Costerman Family History

Costerman 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: Kosterman, Osterman, Cotterman, Hosterman, Counterman, Westerman

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Where is the Costerman family from?

You can see how Costerman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Costerman family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Costerman family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Costerman's in USA. New York had the highest population of Costerman families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Costerman 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 98 census records available for the last name Costerman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Costerman 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Costerman. 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 7 military records available for the last name Costerman. For the veterans among your Costerman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Costerman lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Costerman 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Costerman

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