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Mostowy Family History

Mostowy 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: Moskow, Stowe, Most, Musto, Mosley, Boston, Molloy, Mosco, Mosso

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Where is the Mostowy family from?

You can see how Mostowy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mostowy family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Mostowy families living in Colorado. This was about 20% of all the recorded Mostowy's in USA. Colorado and 1 other state had the highest population of Mostowy families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mostowy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mostowy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mostowy. 50% of Mostowy 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
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

What Mostowy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 489 census records available for the last name Mostowy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mostowy 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 181 immigration records available for the last name Mostowy. 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 61 military records available for the last name Mostowy. For the veterans among your Mostowy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mostowy lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Mostowy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Mostowy in 1964 was 38, and 78 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mostowy 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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