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Osti Family History

Osti 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: Ost, Ossi, Asti, Tosti, Osei, Shi, Ott, Oster, Post, Ort

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Where is the Osti family from?

You can see how Osti families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Osti family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Osti families living in California. This was about 44% of all the recorded Osti's in USA. California had the highest population of Osti families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Osti 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 Osti ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Gardner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Osti. 25% of Osti men worked as a Gardner.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Gardner
    25%
  • Longshoreman
    25%
  • Clerk
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%

What Osti family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 652 census records available for the last name Osti. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Osti 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 434 immigration records available for the last name Osti. 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 430 military records available for the last name Osti. For the veterans among your Osti ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Osti lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Osti life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Osti in 1962 was 71, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Osti

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Osti 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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