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Hrostek Family History

Hrostek Surname 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, Droste, Rosten, Hoster, Groszek, Rosiek, Mrotek, Roster

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Where is the Hrostek family from?

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

In 1940, House Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hrostek. 100% of Hrostek women worked as a House Worker.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Worker
    100%

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Census Records

There are 11 census records available for the last name Hrostek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hrostek 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Hrostek. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 10 military records available for the last name Hrostek. For the veterans among your Hrostek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hrostek lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Hrostek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Hrostek in 1963 was 67, and 53 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hrostek ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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