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Fostek Family History

Fostek 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: Foster, Rostek, Kostek, Mostek, Voytek, Oster, Fosse, Postel, Forster

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Where is the Fostek family from?

You can see how Fostek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fostek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Fostek family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Fostek's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Fostek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fostek 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 Fostek ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Fostek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 69 census records available for the last name Fostek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fostek 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Fostek. 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 Fostek. For the veterans among your Fostek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fostek lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Fostek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Fostek in 1966 was 54, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fostek

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fostek 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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