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Kostyak Family History

Kostyak 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: Kostyk, Kosak, Kostka, Kostick, Kossak, Kostiuk, Kosta, Kostas, Kosty

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Where is the Kostyak family from?

You can see how Kostyak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kostyak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Kostyak families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Kostyak's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Kostyak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kostyak 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 Kostyak ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Domestic Servant was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Kostyak. 100% of Kostyak women worked as a Domestic Servant.

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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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Domestic Servant
    100%

What Kostyak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 75 census records available for the last name Kostyak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kostyak 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Kostyak. 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 52 military records available for the last name Kostyak. For the veterans among your Kostyak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kostyak lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Kostyak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Kostyak in 1972 was 44, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kostyak

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kostyak 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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