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Kostrzak Family History

Kostrzak 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: Kasprzak, Kozak, Kosak, Kostka, Korsak, Kostick, Kosarek, Kosterman

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Where is the Kostrzak family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kostrzak surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Kostrzak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kostrzak. 100% of Kostrzak men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Kostrzak women worked as a Maid. .

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%
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Census Records

There are 93 census records available for the last name Kostrzak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kostrzak 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Kostrzak. 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 35 military records available for the last name Kostrzak. For the veterans among your Kostrzak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kostrzak lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2002, in the United States, Kostrzak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Kostrzak in 1956 was 43, and 86 in 2002.

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