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Kosteka Family History

Kosteka Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Kostka, Kostek, Koster, Kosten, Kosek, Koskela, Kotek, Kostecki

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Where is the Kosteka family from?

You can see how Kosteka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kosteka family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kosteka family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kosteka's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Kosteka families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 23 census records available for the last name Kosteka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kosteka 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Kosteka. 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 1 military records available for the last name Kosteka. For the veterans among your Kosteka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kosteka lifespan?

Average Kosteka life expectancy in 1994 was 85 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kosteka 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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