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Mostofsky Family History

Mostofsky 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: Ostrofsky, Osofsky, Borofsky, Ostrovsky, Potosky, Gostomski, Morosky

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Where is the Mostofsky family from?

You can see how Mostofsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mostofsky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Mostofsky families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Mostofsky's in USA. New York had the highest population of Mostofsky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mostofsky 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 Mostofsky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Plumber was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mostofsky. 60% of Mostofsky men worked as a Plumber.

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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

  • Plumber
    60%
  • Proprietor Grocery Store
    40%

What Mostofsky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 87 census records available for the last name Mostofsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mostofsky 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Mostofsky. 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 25 military records available for the last name Mostofsky. For the veterans among your Mostofsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mostofsky lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1997, in the United States, Mostofsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Mostofsky in 1963 was 74, and 91 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mostofsky

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mostofsky 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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