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Sostek Family History

Sostek 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: Sistek, Rostek, Szostek, Kostek, Mostek, Voytek, Oster, Postel, Osten

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Where is the Sostek family from?

You can see how Sostek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sostek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Sostek families living in Massachusetts. This was about 71% of all the recorded Sostek's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Sostek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sostek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 85 census records available for the last name Sostek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sostek 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Sostek. 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 40 military records available for the last name Sostek. For the veterans among your Sostek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sostek lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2003, in the United States, Sostek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Sostek in 1979 was 81, and 87 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sostek 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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