Ostaff Family History

Ostaff 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: Staff, Stiff, Stauff, Stoff, Scaff, Steff, Osthoff, Kostoff, Taff, Ostroff

183	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
13	Military Records
38	Immigration Records
222	Census and Voter Lists
149	Member Trees

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Where is the Ostaff family from?

You can see how Ostaff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ostaff family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ostaff family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Ostaff's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Ostaff families in 1920.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ostaff 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 Ostaff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ostaff.

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Farmer

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Census Record

There are 222 census records available for the last name Ostaff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ostaff census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 38 immigration records available for the last name Ostaff. 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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Military Records

There are 13 military records available for the last name Ostaff. For the veterans among your Ostaff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ostaff lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2001, in the United States, Ostaff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Ostaff in 1962 was 50, and 81 in 2001.

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Ostaff Surname Meaning

Where is the Ostaff family from?

What did your Ostaff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ostaff.

Data not to scale

We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Farmer

100%

What Ostaff family records will you find?

What is the average Ostaff lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2001, in the United States, Ostaff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Ostaff in 1962 was 50, and 81 in 2001.

Ostaff Family History

Ostaff Surname Meaning

605 record(s) for Ostaff

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What did your Ostaff ancestors do for a living?

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What is the average Ostaff lifespan?

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Ostaff Surname Meaning

605 record(s) for Ostaff

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Where is the Ostaff family from?

What did your Ostaff ancestors do for a living?

Top Male Occupations In 1940

What Ostaff family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

You've only scratched the surface of Ostaff family history

What is the average Ostaff lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Ostaff family tree

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