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Kostich Family History

Kostich Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Serbian Kostić or Croatian and Serbian Koštić (see Kostic). Compare Costich.

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


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Where is the Kostich family from?

You can see how Kostich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kostich family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Kostich families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Kostich families living in Illinois. This was about 20% of all the recorded Kostich's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Kostich families in 1920.
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What did your Kostich ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kostich. 50% of Kostich men worked as a Miner and 60% of Kostich women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kostich were Clerk and Maid.

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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

  • Miner
    50%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Clerk
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    60%
  • Maid
    40%

What Kostich family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 506 census records available for the last name Kostich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kostich 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 395 immigration records available for the last name Kostich. 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 257 military records available for the last name Kostich. For the veterans among your Kostich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kostich lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Kostich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Kostich in 1956 was 31, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kostich 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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