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Ostani Family History

Ostani 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: Otani, Osman, Osten, Osland, Tani, Stano, Stang, Osaki, Sani, Stanis

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Where is the Ostani family from?

You can see how Ostani families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ostani family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1901 and 1920. The most Ostani families were found in Scotland in 1901. In 1901 there were 5 Ostani families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Ostani's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Ostani families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ostani 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 20 census records available for the last name Ostani. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ostani 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Ostani. 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 Ostani. For the veterans among your Ostani ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ostani lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ostani 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ostani

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