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Ostaszewski Surname Meaning

Polish: habitational name for someone from any of the places called Ostaszewo in Kuyavian-Pomeranian and Masovian voivodeships.

Ostaszewo is a locality that features prominently in both geographic regions, highlighting its significance in Poland.

The name Ostaszewo may refer to multiple locations, such as Ostaszewo Wielkie and Ostaszewo-Pańki.

Individuals with this surname likely have ancestral ties to these regions, reflecting the historical and cultural background of their lineage.

As a habitational name, it speaks to the strong connection between place and identity in Polish culture.

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


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Where is the Ostaszewski family from?

You can see how Ostaszewski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ostaszewski family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Ostaszewski families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Ostaszewski families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 27% of all the recorded Ostaszewski's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Ostaszewski families in 1920.
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What did your Ostaszewski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Machine Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ostaszewski. 34% of Ostaszewski men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Ostaszewski women worked as a Machine Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ostaszewski were Farming and Operator.

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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

  • Laborer
    34%
  • New Worker
    20%
  • Baker
    20%
  • Farming
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Operator
    50%
  • Operator
    50%

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Census Records

There are 430 census records available for the last name Ostaszewski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ostaszewski 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 255 immigration records available for the last name Ostaszewski. 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 299 military records available for the last name Ostaszewski. For the veterans among your Ostaszewski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ostaszewski lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Ostaszewski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Ostaszewski in 1964 was 71, and 69 in 2003.

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