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Kastak Family History

Kastak 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: Kastan, Kasak, Kasten, Kaspar, Kasza, Maslak, Kasai, Kaste, Kastl

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Where is the Kastak family from?

You can see how Kastak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kastak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kastak family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Kastak's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Kastak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kastak surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kastak ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 177 census records available for the last name Kastak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kastak 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Kastak. 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 74 military records available for the last name Kastak. For the veterans among your Kastak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kastak lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Kastak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Kastak in 1958 was 45, and 83 in 2003.

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