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Osty Family History

Osty 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: Ost, Ostby, Osby, Kosty, Esty, Ott, Oster, Say, Post, Ort

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Where is the Osty family from?

You can see how Osty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Osty family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Osty families living in Texas. This was about 88% of all the recorded Osty's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Osty families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Osty 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 106 census records available for the last name Osty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Osty 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Osty. 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 55 military records available for the last name Osty. For the veterans among your Osty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Osty lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Osty life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Osty in 1969 was 71, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Osty 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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