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Wostina Family History

Wostina 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: Cortina, Oosting, Osting, Westin, Ospina, Costine, Costin, Lestina

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Where is the Wostina family from?

You can see how Wostina families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wostina family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Wostina families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Wostina family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Wostina's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Wostina families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 7 census records available for the last name Wostina. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wostina 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Wostina. 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 Wostina. For the veterans among your Wostina ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wostina lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1997, in the United States, Wostina life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Wostina in 1974 was 61, and 77 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wostina 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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