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Kosted Family History

Kosted 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: Koster, Kosten, Kostek, Oster, Postel, Kasten, Kofoed, Osten, Korte

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Where is the Kosted family from?

You can see how Kosted families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kosted family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kosted families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Kosted families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Kosted's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Kosted families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kosted 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 Kosted ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kosted. 100% of Kosted men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    100%

What Kosted family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 131 census records available for the last name Kosted. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kosted 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Kosted. 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 43 military records available for the last name Kosted. For the veterans among your Kosted ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kosted lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2002, in the United States, Kosted life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Kosted in 1961 was 43, and 45 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kosted

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kosted 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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