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Ostap Family History

Ostap 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: Oster, Osman, Osten, Star, Ost, Ota, Oscar, Costa, Onstad, Costas

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Where is the Ostap family from?

You can see how Ostap families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ostap family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ostap family living in New Jersey. This was about 33% of all the recorded Ostap's in USA. New Jersey and 2 other states had the highest population of Ostap families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ostap 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 211 census records available for the last name Ostap. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ostap 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Ostap. 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 10 military records available for the last name Ostap. For the veterans among your Ostap ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ostap lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1999, in the United States, Ostap life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Ostap in 1967 was 51, and 82 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ostap

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ostap 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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