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Vostal Family History

Vostal 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: Vestal, Dostal, Postal, Kostal, Postel, Voshall, Costa, Vota, Portal

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Where is the Vostal family from?

You can see how Vostal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vostal family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Vostal families living in Iowa. This was about 50% of all the recorded Vostal's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Vostal families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vostal 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 Vostal ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Foreman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Vostal. 100% of Vostal men worked as a Foreman.

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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

  • Foreman
    100%

What Vostal family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 89 census records available for the last name Vostal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vostal 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Vostal. 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 10 military records available for the last name Vostal. For the veterans among your Vostal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vostal lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Vostal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Vostal in 1966 was 86, and 81 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Vostal

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vostal 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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