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Origins of the Kost surname

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About the Kosts

We have a total number of 267 records for people with the last name Kost.

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Where do most Kosts live?

In 1921, most Kosts lived in South East.


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Interesting facts about Kosts

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 54 records for the Kost surname. The oldest one dates back to .

Who were Kosts most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Kosts.

What are the most common Kost first names?

  • John
  • George
  • Mary
  • Anna

Our birth record sets tell us the names of Kost family members

Common jobs for Kosts

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

Common Female occupations for Kosts in 1921
At School

2

Child

1

Cook

1

Cook Domestic Servant

1

Draper Porter

1

Common Male occupations for Kosts in 1921
Semiskilled Mechanics And Repairmen

8

Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

6

Farm Hands

5

Semiskilled Machine Shop And Related Occupations

5

Skilled Mechanics And Repairmen

5

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