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Ostrov Family History

Ostrov Surname Meaning

Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): habitational name from the village of Ostrov now in Belarus named with ostrov ‘island’.Variant of Ostrow.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Ostrov family from?

You can see how Ostrov families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ostrov family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Ostrov families living in New York. This was about 38% of all the recorded Ostrov's in USA. New York had the highest population of Ostrov families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ostrov 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 Ostrov ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ostrov. 24% of Ostrov men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Ostrov women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ostrov were Clerk and Housewife.

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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

  • Salesman
    24%
  • Storekeeper
    16%
  • Owner
    16%
  • Clerk
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

What Ostrov family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 574 census records available for the last name Ostrov. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ostrov 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 237 immigration records available for the last name Ostrov. 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 105 military records available for the last name Ostrov. For the veterans among your Ostrov ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ostrov lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Ostrov life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Ostrov in 1961 was 51, and 80 in 2004.

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