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Bostek Family History

Bostek 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: Rostek, Boster, Kostek, Mostek, Voytek, Oster, Postel, Botten, Bolter

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Where is the Bostek family from?

You can see how Bostek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bostek family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Bostek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Bostek family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Bostek's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Bostek families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bostek 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 Bostek ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Miner
    100%

What Bostek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 97 census records available for the last name Bostek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bostek 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Bostek. 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 7 military records available for the last name Bostek. For the veterans among your Bostek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bostek lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2003, in the United States, Bostek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Bostek in 1975 was 80, and 80 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bostek

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bostek 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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