Origins of the Costa surname

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    In 1921, most Costas lived in london

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    3,100 Costa Travel & migration records
    4,200 Costas found in all Census records

    Interesting facts about Costa

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    Who were Costas most likely to marry?

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    What are the most common Costa first names?

    Antonio

    Joseph

    Maria

    Mary

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    Common jobs for Costas

    Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

    Commmon female occupations for Costas in 1921

    At Home

    20

    None

    20

    Living On Own Means

    18

    Dressmaker

    13

    Home

    13

    Commmon male occupations for Costas in 1921

    Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

    87

    Farm Hands

    31

    Traveller

    28

    Unskilled Occupations In Manufacture Of Textiles

    27

    Clerk

    20

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