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Ostovitch Family History

Ostovitch 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: Boskovich, Matovich, Sovich, Koskovich, Stanich, Ratkovich, Slavich

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Where is the Ostovitch family from?

You can see how Ostovitch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ostovitch family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Ostovitch families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Ostovitch's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Ostovitch families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ostovitch 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 19 census records available for the last name Ostovitch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ostovitch 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Ostovitch. 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 4 military records available for the last name Ostovitch. For the veterans among your Ostovitch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ostovitch lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ostovitch 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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