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Ostrich Family History

Ostrich 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: Stich, Streich, Olbrich, Strick, Strach, Sarich, Petrich, Oelrich

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Where is the Ostrich family from?

You can see how Ostrich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ostrich family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Ostrich families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 13 Ostrich families living in Illinois. This was about 22% of all the recorded Ostrich's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Ostrich families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ostrich 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 Ostrich ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Furrier ( Fur Cutter ) and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Ostrich. 100% of Ostrich men worked as a Furrier ( Fur Cutter ) and 100% of Ostrich women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Furrier ( Fur Cutter )
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Ostrich family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ostrich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ostrich 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 190 immigration records available for the last name Ostrich. 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 377 military records available for the last name Ostrich. For the veterans among your Ostrich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ostrich lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Ostrich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Ostrich in 1962 was 73, and 89 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ostrich

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ostrich 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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