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FREDERICK JACOB KOSTER

Photograph of FREDERICK JACOB KOSTER Source: Library of Congress

Personal Details

Given Name
FREDERICK JACOB
Surname
KOSTER
Occupation
MFG. OF SAN FRANCISCO

The Name Frederick

Origin
Germanic
Meaning
Peaceful ruler or one who rules with peace.
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The KOSTER Surname

Origin
Dutch/German
Meaning
A sexton, church caretaker, or one who maintains a church building.
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Source

Library of Congress

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