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Ostafin Family History

Ostafin 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: Starin, Costain, Stain, Stein, Sabin, Osman, Spain, Serafin, Savin

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Where is the Ostafin family from?

You can see how Ostafin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ostafin family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Ostafin families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 20% of all the recorded Ostafin's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Ostafin families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ostafin 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 Ostafin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ostafin. 80% of Ostafin men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Ostafin women worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Laborer
    80%
  • Clerk
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Ostafin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 248 census records available for the last name Ostafin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ostafin 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 119 immigration records available for the last name Ostafin. 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 77 military records available for the last name Ostafin. For the veterans among your Ostafin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ostafin lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2003, in the United States, Ostafin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Ostafin in 1949 was 51, and 76 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ostafin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ostafin 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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