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Ostrawski Family History

Ostrawski 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: Ostrowski, Stawski, Ostrowsky, Ostroski, Petrowski, Morawski

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Where is the Ostrawski family from?

You can see how Ostrawski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ostrawski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Ostrawski families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ostrawski's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Ostrawski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ostrawski 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 Ostrawski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ostrawski. 56% of Ostrawski men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    56%
  • Cabinet Maker
    23%
  • Coowner
    23%

What Ostrawski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 236 census records available for the last name Ostrawski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ostrawski 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 89 immigration records available for the last name Ostrawski. 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 35 military records available for the last name Ostrawski. For the veterans among your Ostrawski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ostrawski lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2001, in the United States, Ostrawski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Ostrawski in 1971 was 82, and 85 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ostrawski

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ostrawski 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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