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Mostak Family History

Mostak 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: Mostad, Mostek, Most, Motta, Mota, Montag, Maslak, Mestas, Costa

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Where is the Mostak family from?

You can see how Mostak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mostak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Mostak family living in Illinois. This was about 25% of all the recorded Mostak's in USA. Illinois and 3 other states had the highest population of Mostak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mostak surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Mostak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mostak. 100% of Mostak women worked as a Clerk.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Mostak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 51 census records available for the last name Mostak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mostak 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Mostak. 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 15 military records available for the last name Mostak. For the veterans among your Mostak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mostak lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1998, in the United States, Mostak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Mostak in 1962 was 74, and 69 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mostak

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mostak 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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