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Costin Family History

Costin Surname Meaning

English and Scottish: from the Middle English and Older Scots personal name Costin Costein a shortened form of Old French Constantine Anglo-Norman French Costetin from Latin Constantinus.

English Scottish and Manx: in northwestern England it may be a variant of Manx Costain.

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


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Where is the Costin family from?

You can see how Costin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Costin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Costin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 184 Costin families living in London. This was about 40% of all the recorded Costin's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Costin families in 1891.
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What did your Costin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Costin. 36% of Costin men worked as a General Labourer and 83% of Costin women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Costin were Farmer Assisting Father and Housewife.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    36%
  • House Painter
    6%
  • Motor Driver (heavy)
    6%
  • Farmer Assisting Father
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    83%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Household Duties (unpaid)
    3%
  • Housewife
    2%

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Census Records

There are 25,000 census records available for the last name Costin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Costin 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Costin. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Costin. For the veterans among your Costin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Costin lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Costin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Costin in 1945 was 48, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Costin 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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