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Lacosta Family History

Lacosta Surname Meaning

Spanish: variant of Costa with fused definite article la.

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


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Where is the Lacosta family from?

You can see how Lacosta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lacosta family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Lacosta families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 28 Lacosta families living in Quebec. This was about 78% of all the recorded Lacosta's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Lacosta families in 1911.
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What did your Lacosta ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Lacosta. 50% of Lacosta men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Manager
    25%
  • Clerk
    25%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Lacosta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lacosta 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 362 immigration records available for the last name Lacosta. 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 104 military records available for the last name Lacosta. For the veterans among your Lacosta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lacosta lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Lacosta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Lacosta in 1963 was 81, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lacosta 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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