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Scosta Family History

Scosta 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: Costa, Acosta, Cotta, Cosma, Scorza, Costas, Sosna, Scotto, Cota

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Where is the Scosta family from?

You can see how Scosta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scosta family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Scosta family living in California. This was about 33% of all the recorded Scosta's in USA. California and 2 other states had the highest population of Scosta families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scosta surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 91 census records available for the last name Scosta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scosta 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Scosta. 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 3 military records available for the last name Scosta. For the veterans among your Scosta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scosta lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1996, in the United States, Scosta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Scosta in 1967 was 77, and 94 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Scosta 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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