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Ostella Family History

Ostella 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: Stella, Costella, Oswell, Estrella, Portella, Sella, Patella, Stell

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Where is the Ostella family from?

You can see how Ostella families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ostella family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1901 and 1920. The most Ostella families were found in Scotland in 1901. In 1901 there were 6 Ostella families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Ostella's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Ostella families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ostella 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 70 census records available for the last name Ostella. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ostella 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Ostella. 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 4 military records available for the last name Ostella. For the veterans among your Ostella ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ostella lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Ostella life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Ostella in 1964 was 88, and 95 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ostella 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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