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Brostek Family History

Brostek 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: Rostek, Bruster, Broten, Bronte, Droste, Rosten, Groszek, Brester

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Where is the Brostek family from?

You can see how Brostek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brostek family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Brostek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Brostek families living in Connecticut. This was about 27% of all the recorded Brostek's in USA. Connecticut and 1 other state had the highest population of Brostek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brostek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Brostek ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Housework
    100%
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What Brostek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 325 census records available for the last name Brostek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brostek 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Brostek. 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 219 military records available for the last name Brostek. For the veterans among your Brostek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brostek lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Brostek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Brostek in 1963 was 70, and 85 in 2004.

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