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Acosta Padilla Family History

Acosta Padilla Name 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: Calzadilla, Costagliola, Costilla, Padilla, Costabile, Castilla

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What did your Acosta Padilla ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labrador and Costurera were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Acosta Padilla. 100% of Acosta Padilla men worked as a Labrador and 100% of Acosta Padilla women worked as a Costurera. .

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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

  • Labrador
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Costurera
    100%
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Census Records

There are 617 census records available for the last name Acosta Padilla. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Acosta Padilla 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Acosta Padilla. 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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There are 22 military records available for the last name Acosta Padilla. For the veterans among your Acosta Padilla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Average Acosta Padilla life expectancy in 2000 was 45 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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