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Pakosta Family History

Pakosta 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: Ragosta, Agosta, Kosta, Acosta, Radosta, Parola, Post, Posa, Kalista

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Where is the Pakosta family from?

You can see how Pakosta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pakosta family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Pakosta families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Pakosta's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Pakosta families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pakosta 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 Pakosta ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Factory Work was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pakosta. 43% of Pakosta men worked as a Factory Work.

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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

  • Factory Work
    43%
  • Cabinetmaker
    29%
  • Farmer
    29%

What Pakosta family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 70 census records available for the last name Pakosta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pakosta 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Pakosta. 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 58 military records available for the last name Pakosta. For the veterans among your Pakosta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pakosta lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Pakosta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Pakosta in 1966 was 84, and 51 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pakosta

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pakosta 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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