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Hrostowski Family History

Hrostowski 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: Chrostowski, Rostkowski, Ostrowski, Osowski, Kosowski, Bronowski

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Where is the Hrostowski family from?

You can see how Hrostowski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hrostowski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Hrostowski family living in New Jersey. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hrostowski's in USA. New Jersey and 1 other state had the highest population of Hrostowski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hrostowski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hrostowski ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Hrostowski ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 76 census records available for the last name Hrostowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hrostowski 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Hrostowski. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 42 military records available for the last name Hrostowski. For the veterans among your Hrostowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hrostowski lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1999, in the United States, Hrostowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Hrostowski in 1966 was 75, and 83 in 1999.

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