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Wostarek Family History

Wostarek 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: Starek, Kosarek, Stark, Stare, Szarek, Westmark, Kasparek, Ostrem

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Census Records

There are 47 census records available for the last name Wostarek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wostarek 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Wostarek. 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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There are 20 military records available for the last name Wostarek. For the veterans among your Wostarek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wostarek lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Wostarek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Wostarek in 1964 was 29, and 58 in 2004.

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