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Kostecki Family History

Kostecki Name Meaning

Polish: habitational name for someone from a place called Kostki in Świętokrzyskie Masovian and Podlaskie (unidentified near town of Kolno) voivodeships.

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


Similar surnames: Kotecki, Osiecki, Kopecki, Matecki, Konicki, Kolacki, Lasecki

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Where is the Kostecki family from?

You can see how Kostecki families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kostecki family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kostecki families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Kostecki families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Kostecki's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Kostecki families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kostecki surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kostecki ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kostecki. 23% of Kostecki men worked as a Laborer and 24% of Kostecki women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kostecki were Salesman and New Worker. .

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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
    23%
  • Machinist
    14%
  • Miner
    7%
  • Salesman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    24%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Waitress
    12%
  • New Worker
    12%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Kostecki. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kostecki 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 757 immigration records available for the last name Kostecki. 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 726 military records available for the last name Kostecki. For the veterans among your Kostecki ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kostecki lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Kostecki life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Kostecki in 1956 was 53, and 79 in 2004.

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