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Kosters Family History

Kosters Surname Meaning

Dutch; North German (Kösters): patronymic from Koster 1 and Compare Koesters.

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


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Where is the Kosters family from?

You can see how Kosters families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kosters family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Kosters families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Kosters families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Kosters's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Kosters families in 1891.
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What did your Kosters ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kosters. 59% of Kosters 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
    59%
  • Farm Operator
    25%
  • Farm Laborer
    17%

What Kosters family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kosters. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kosters 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 500 immigration records available for the last name Kosters. 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 368 military records available for the last name Kosters. For the veterans among your Kosters ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kosters lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Kosters life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Kosters in 1963 was 59, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kosters

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kosters 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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