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Kostant Family History

Kostant 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: Kosman, Constant, Kosten, Kastan, Toutant, Kortan, Kosta, Kostas

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Where is the Kostant family from?

You can see how Kostant families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kostant family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Kostant families living in New York. This was about 80% of all the recorded Kostant's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kostant families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kostant 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 94 census records available for the last name Kostant. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kostant 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Kostant. 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 86 military records available for the last name Kostant. For the veterans among your Kostant ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kostant lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Kostant life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Kostant in 1967 was 74, and 77 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kostant 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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