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Ostafi Family History

Ostafi 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: Osaki, Staff, Otani, Shafi, Stai, Safi, Stasi, Mostafa, Oster, Ostler

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ostafi 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 32 census records available for the last name Ostafi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ostafi 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Ostafi. 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 8 military records available for the last name Ostafi. For the veterans among your Ostafi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ostafi lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1997, in the United States, Ostafi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Ostafi in 1968 was 67, and 85 in 1997.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ostafi 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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