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Kostek Family History

Kostek Surname Meaning

Polish: from a pet form of the old personal name Kost

1 and local equivalents (see Kostyk) of Constant and Constantine.

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


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Where is the Kostek family from?

You can see how Kostek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kostek family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Kostek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 17 Kostek families living in Alberta. This was about 85% of all the recorded Kostek's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Kostek families in 1911.
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What did your Kostek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kostek. 30% of Kostek men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Kostek women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kostek were Tobacco Worker and Chamber Maid.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    30%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Farming
    13%
  • Tobacco Worker
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    28%
  • Tobacco Sizer
    19%
  • Housewife
    19%
  • Chamber Maid
    19%

What Kostek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kostek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kostek 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 367 immigration records available for the last name Kostek. 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 280 military records available for the last name Kostek. For the veterans among your Kostek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kostek lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Kostek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Kostek in 1962 was 69, and 93 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kostek 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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