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Mostowski Family History

Mostowski 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: Ostrowski, Osowski, Mosakowski, Kosowski, Sosnowski, Maslowski

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Where is the Mostowski family from?

You can see how Mostowski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mostowski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Mostowski families living in New Jersey. This was about 22% of all the recorded Mostowski's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Mostowski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mostowski 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 Mostowski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mostowski. 100% of Mostowski 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 Mostowski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 387 census records available for the last name Mostowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mostowski 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 142 immigration records available for the last name Mostowski. 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 176 military records available for the last name Mostowski. For the veterans among your Mostowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mostowski lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Mostowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Mostowski in 1961 was 35, and 61 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mostowski

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mostowski 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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