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Papacostas Family History

Papacostas 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: Anastas, Costas, Da Costa, Acosta, Laporta, Apostol, Apostle, Papas

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Where is the Papacostas family from?

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

There are 118 census records available for the last name Papacostas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Papacostas 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 217 immigration records available for the last name Papacostas. 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 31 military records available for the last name Papacostas. For the veterans among your Papacostas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Papacostas lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Papacostas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Papacostas in 1965 was 68, and 69 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Papacostas 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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