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Cuesta Name Meaning

Spanish: from cuesta ‘slope bank’ (from Latin costa ‘rib side flank’ also used in a transferred topographic sense) hence a topographic name for someone who lived on a slope or riverbank less often on the coast or a habitational name from one of the very numerous places with this word (mainly La Cuesta). Compare Costa 1 De la Cuesta and Lacuesta .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Costa, Cresta, Wuest, Cueto, Cesta, Kresta, Cetta, Cesa, Huerta

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Where is the Cuesta family from?

You can see how Cuesta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cuesta family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Cuesta families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Cuesta families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Cuesta's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Cuesta families in 1891.
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What did your Cuesta ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Barber was the top reported job for people in the USA named Cuesta. 20% of Cuesta men worked as a Barber. .

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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

  • Barber
    20%
  • Cigar Maker
    20%
  • Mechanic
    10%
  • Chauffer
    10%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Cuesta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cuesta 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 5,000 immigration records available for the last name Cuesta. 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 531 military records available for the last name Cuesta. For the veterans among your Cuesta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cuesta lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Cuesta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Cuesta in 1960 was 45, and 77 in 2004.

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