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Kostas Family History

Kostas Surname Meaning

Greek: from the personal name Kostas a pet form of Konstantinos (see Constantine) or a shortened form of any of various patronymics derived from this name e.g. Kostakis Kostakos or Kostopoulos.

It is also a form of compound surnames formed with the personal name Kostas, as for example Kostogiannis ‘John son of Kostas’.

Compare Costas and Kosta.

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


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Where is the Kostas family from?

You can see how Kostas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kostas family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Kostas families living in New Hampshire. This was about 12% of all the recorded Kostas's in USA. New Hampshire had the highest population of Kostas families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kostas 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 Kostas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Cook was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kostas. 33% of Kostas men worked as a Cook.

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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

  • Cook
    33%
  • Proprietor
    18%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Waiter
    8%

What Kostas family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kostas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kostas 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 636 immigration records available for the last name Kostas. 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 336 military records available for the last name Kostas. For the veterans among your Kostas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kostas lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Kostas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Kostas in 1962 was 72, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kostas 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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