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Szostek Family History

Szostek Surname Meaning

Polish: nickname from a derivative of szosty ‘sixth’ in any of various senses. Compare Szostak.

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


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Where is the Szostek family from?

You can see how Szostek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Szostek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Szostek families living in Illinois. This was about 27% of all the recorded Szostek's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Szostek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Szostek 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 Szostek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Szostek. 24% of Szostek men worked as a Machinist and 100% of Szostek women worked as a New Worker.

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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

  • Machinist
    24%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • New Worker
    15%
  • Truck Driver
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%

What Szostek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 477 census records available for the last name Szostek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Szostek 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 278 immigration records available for the last name Szostek. 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 243 military records available for the last name Szostek. For the veterans among your Szostek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Szostek lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Szostek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Szostek in 1963 was 63, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Szostek

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Szostek 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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