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Ostanek Family History

Ostanek 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: Stanek, Starek, Ostdiek, Stank, Stanger, Oster, Stone, Ostler, Osman

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Where is the Ostanek family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ostanek 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 Ostanek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ostanek. 100% of Ostanek men worked as a Miner.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Miner
    100%

What Ostanek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 91 census records available for the last name Ostanek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ostanek 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Ostanek. 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 87 military records available for the last name Ostanek. For the veterans among your Ostanek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ostanek lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Ostanek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Ostanek in 1963 was 85, and 79 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ostanek 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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