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Aldacosta Family History

Aldacosta 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: Da Costa, Alcorta, Aldaco, Acosta, Armacost, Lacoste, Laporta, Costa

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Where is the Aldacosta family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Aldacosta 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 Aldacosta ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Net Fisherman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Aldacosta. 60% of Aldacosta men worked as a Net Fisherman. .

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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

  • Net Fisherman
    60%
  • Fishing
    40%
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Census Records

There are 42 census records available for the last name Aldacosta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Aldacosta 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Aldacosta. 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 Aldacosta. For the veterans among your Aldacosta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Aldacosta lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2000, in the United States, Aldacosta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Aldacosta in 1977 was 72, and 72 in 2000.

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