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Mostek Family History

Mostek Surname Meaning

Polish: topographic name from mostek ‘little bridge’.

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


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Where is the Mostek family from?

You can see how Mostek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mostek family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Mostek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 12 Mostek families living in Nebraska. This was 100% of all the recorded Mostek's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Mostek families in 1880.
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What did your Mostek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mostek. 54% of Mostek men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Mostek women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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
    54%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Lineman
    14%
  • Miner
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Mostek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 809 census records available for the last name Mostek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mostek 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 203 immigration records available for the last name Mostek. 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 438 military records available for the last name Mostek. For the veterans among your Mostek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mostek lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Mostek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Mostek in 1963 was 85, and 67 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mostek 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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