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Ostowick Family History

Ostowick 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: Bostwick, Stoick, Stock, Howick, Swick, Borthwick, Slowik, Southwick

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ostowick 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 8 census records available for the last name Ostowick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ostowick 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 Ostowick. 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 1 military records available for the last name Ostowick. For the veterans among your Ostowick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ostowick lifespan?

Between 1985 and 2003, in the United States, Ostowick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Ostowick in 1985 was 79, and 94 in 2003.

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