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Kostka Family History

Kostka Surname Meaning

Polish, Czech, and Slovak: from a pet form of the old personal name Kost 1 and local equivalents (for some see Kostyk) of Constant and Constantine.

Possibly also a nickname from a derivative of Polish kość, Czech kost, and Slovak kosť ‘bone’ (see Kost).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Kostka family from?

You can see how Kostka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kostka family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kostka families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Kostka families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Kostka's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Kostka families in 1880.
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What did your Kostka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kostka. 22% of Kostka men worked as a Laborer and 15% of Kostka women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kostka were Butcher and Housekeeper.

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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
    22%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Truck Driver
    5%
  • Butcher
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    15%
  • Housework
    10%
  • Housewife
    10%
  • Housekeeper
    10%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Kostka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kostka 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Kostka. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Kostka. For the veterans among your Kostka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kostka lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Kostka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Kostka in 1944 was 34, and 76 in 2004.

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