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Ostvig Family History

Ostvig 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: Natvig, Ostling, Steig, Stavig, Osting, Ostlie, Stein, Oster, Ostler

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Where is the Ostvig family from?

You can see how Ostvig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ostvig family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Ostvig families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Ostvig's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Ostvig families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ostvig 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 67 census records available for the last name Ostvig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ostvig 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Ostvig. 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 2 military records available for the last name Ostvig. For the veterans among your Ostvig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ostvig lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Ostvig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Ostvig in 1967 was 91, and 95 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ostvig 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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