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Kostelac Family History

Kostelac Surname Meaning

Croatian: habitational name denoting someone from the Kostelsko region in Lower Carniola Slovenia (see Kostelec). Compare Costello.

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


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Where is the Kostelac family from?

You can see how Kostelac families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kostelac family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Kostelac families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Kostelac families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Kostelac's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Kostelac families in 1911.
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What did your Kostelac ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kostelac. 34% of Kostelac men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Kostelac women worked as a Housewife.

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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
    34%
  • Labor
    25%
  • Miner
    25%
  • Janitor
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Kostelac family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 438 census records available for the last name Kostelac. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kostelac 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 273 immigration records available for the last name Kostelac. 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 388 military records available for the last name Kostelac. For the veterans among your Kostelac ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kostelac lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Kostelac life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Kostelac in 1962 was 57, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kostelac 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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