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Ostapow Family History

Ostapow 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: Ostrow, Staple, Stano, Shadow, Strow, Stapel, Stamos, Sanow, Stapp

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ostapow 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 46 census records available for the last name Ostapow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ostapow 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Ostapow. 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 33 military records available for the last name Ostapow. For the veterans among your Ostapow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ostapow lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Ostapow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Ostapow in 1964 was 43, and 81 in 2003.

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