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Ostavich Family History

Ostavich 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: Stanich, Slavich, Savich, Stavish, Stich, Boskovich, Stauch, Stach

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Where is the Ostavich family from?

You can see how Ostavich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ostavich family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ostavich family living in Alaska. This was 100% of all the recorded Ostavich's in USA. Alaska had the highest population of Ostavich families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ostavich 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 17 census records available for the last name Ostavich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ostavich 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Ostavich. 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 7 military records available for the last name Ostavich. For the veterans among your Ostavich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ostavich lifespan?

Between 1984 and 1987, in the United States, Ostavich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Ostavich in 1984 was 68, and 94 in 1987.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ostavich 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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