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Papacosta Family History

Papacosta 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: Da Costa, Acosta, Laporta, Papas, Costa, Paavola, Savasta, Pagnotta

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Where is the Papacosta family from?

You can see how Papacosta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Papacosta family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Papacosta families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Papacosta's in USA. New York had the highest population of Papacosta families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 51 census records available for the last name Papacosta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Papacosta 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 78 immigration records available for the last name Papacosta. 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 51 military records available for the last name Papacosta. For the veterans among your Papacosta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Papacosta lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2001, in the United States, Papacosta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Papacosta in 1981 was 78, and 86 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Papacosta 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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