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Kostyshak Family History

Kostyshak 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: Wojtysiak, Kossak, Soltysiak, Koschak, Koshak, Kostyk, Kossack, Kosak

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Where is the Kostyshak family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kostyshak 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 Kostyshak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kostyshak. 60% of Kostyshak men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%
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Census Records

There are 53 census records available for the last name Kostyshak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kostyshak 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Kostyshak. 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 14 military records available for the last name Kostyshak. For the veterans among your Kostyshak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kostyshak lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Kostyshak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Kostyshak in 1970 was 81, and 77 in 2002.

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