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Ostas Family History

Ostas 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: Costas, Stas, Kostas, Oster, Osman, Oss, Sas, Osten, Star, Ost

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Where is the Ostas family from?

You can see how Ostas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ostas family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ostas family living in Connecticut. This was about 33% of all the recorded Ostas's in USA. Connecticut and 2 other states had the highest population of Ostas families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ostas 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 82 census records available for the last name Ostas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ostas 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 75 immigration records available for the last name Ostas. 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 38 military records available for the last name Ostas. For the veterans among your Ostas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ostas lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1993, in the United States, Ostas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Ostas in 1968 was 82, and 66 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ostas 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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