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Kostrzewa Family History

Kostrzewa Surname Meaning

Polish: topographic name or perhaps a nickname from kostrzewa ‘fescue grass’ (from kostra ‘spike’).

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


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Where is the Kostrzewa family from?

You can see how Kostrzewa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kostrzewa family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kostrzewa families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Kostrzewa family living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Kostrzewa's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Kostrzewa families in 1880.
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What did your Kostrzewa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Sewing were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kostrzewa. 40% of Kostrzewa men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Kostrzewa women worked as a Sewing. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kostrzewa were Clerk and New Worker.

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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
    40%
  • New Worker
    11%
  • Welder Laborer
    8%
  • Clerk
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Sewing
    43%
  • Housework
    29%
  • New Worker
    29%

What Kostrzewa family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 768 census records available for the last name Kostrzewa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kostrzewa 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 337 immigration records available for the last name Kostrzewa. 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 392 military records available for the last name Kostrzewa. For the veterans among your Kostrzewa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kostrzewa lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Kostrzewa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Kostrzewa in 1962 was 68, and 47 in 2004.

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