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Kostelak Family History

Kostelak 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: Kostelac, Koskela, Kostelnik, Kostek, Postel, Koster, Kosten

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Where is the Kostelak family from?

You can see how Kostelak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kostelak family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kostelak families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Kostelak families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Kostelak's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kostelak families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kostelak surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kostelak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kostelak. 50% of Kostelak men worked as a Laborer. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Painter
    50%
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Census Records

There are 233 census records available for the last name Kostelak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kostelak 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 114 immigration records available for the last name Kostelak. 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 52 military records available for the last name Kostelak. For the veterans among your Kostelak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kostelak lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2000, in the United States, Kostelak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Kostelak in 1964 was 79, and 77 in 2000.

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