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Costich Family History

Costich Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Serbian Kostić or Croatian and Serbian Koštić (see Kostic). Compare Costic Kostich.

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


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Where is the Costich family from?

You can see how Costich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Costich family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Costich families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Costich families living in Sussex. This was 100% of all the recorded Costich's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Costich families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Costich 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 Costich ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Costich. 50% of Costich men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Costich women worked as a Secretary.

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Labor
    25%
  • Manager
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%

What Costich family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 952 census records available for the last name Costich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Costich 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Costich. 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 70 military records available for the last name Costich. For the veterans among your Costich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Costich lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Costich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Costich in 1963 was 66, and 65 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Costich

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Costich 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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