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Rostkowski Family History

Rostkowski Name Meaning

Polish and Jewish (from Poland): habitational name for someone from a place called Rostkowo or Rostki (several villages) or Rostkowice in Masovian Voivodeship.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Roszkowski, Mosakowski, Ratkowski, Rykowski, Rekowski, Wojtkowski

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Where is the Rostkowski family from?

You can see how Rostkowski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rostkowski family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rostkowski families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Rostkowski families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Rostkowski's in USA. New York had the highest population of Rostkowski families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rostkowski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rostkowski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Machine Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rostkowski. 41% of Rostkowski men worked as a Laborer and 29% of Rostkowski women worked as a Machine Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rostkowski were Private and Waitress. .

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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
    41%
  • Machinist
    14%
  • Butcher
    10%
  • Private
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Operator
    29%
  • Operator
    15%
  • Housemaid
    15%
  • Waitress
    15%
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Census Records

There are 816 census records available for the last name Rostkowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rostkowski 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 336 immigration records available for the last name Rostkowski. 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 282 military records available for the last name Rostkowski. For the veterans among your Rostkowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rostkowski lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Rostkowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Rostkowski in 1948 was 34, and 79 in 2004.

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