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Gostomski Family History

Gostomski Surname Meaning

Polish: habitational name for someone from Gostomie or Gostomko in Pomeranian Voivodeship and Gostomin or Gostomia in Masovian Voivodeship named with the personal name Gostom.

This personal name is a pet form of a compound name such as Gościmir.

The name reflects the geographical origins of individuals, indicating their roots in specific regions of Poland.

It underscores the connection between personal identity and place in Polish naming traditions.

Habitational names like this are common across various cultures, signifying a rich heritage and history.

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


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Where is the Gostomski family from?

You can see how Gostomski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gostomski family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Gostomski families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Gostomski families living in Essex. This was 100% of all the recorded Gostomski's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Gostomski families in 1891.
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What did your Gostomski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Inspector were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gostomski. 53% of Gostomski men worked as a Laborer and 19% of Gostomski women worked as an Inspector. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gostomski were Watchman 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
    53%
  • Machinist
    18%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Watchman
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Inspector
    19%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Maid
    13%
  • New Worker
    13%

What Gostomski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gostomski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gostomski 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 293 immigration records available for the last name Gostomski. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 362 military records available for the last name Gostomski. For the veterans among your Gostomski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gostomski lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Gostomski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Gostomski in 1959 was 48, and 76 in 2004.

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