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Ostie Family History

Ostie 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: Dostie, Ostlie, Oster, Ostler, Osten, Ost, Postle, Ose, Stiel, Stien

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Where is the Ostie family from?

You can see how Ostie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ostie family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Ostie families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Ostie families living in Michigan. This was about 44% of all the recorded Ostie's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Ostie families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ostie 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 Ostie ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Auto Mechanic was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ostie. 100% of Ostie men worked as an Auto Mechanic.

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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

  • Auto Mechanic
    100%

What Ostie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 126 census records available for the last name Ostie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ostie 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Ostie. 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 11 military records available for the last name Ostie. For the veterans among your Ostie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ostie lifespan?

Between 1987 and 2004, in the United States, Ostie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Ostie in 1987 was 68, and 96 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ostie

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ostie 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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