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Ostiak Family History

Ostiak 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: Kostick, Stirk, Ostdiek, Ostman, Osting, Kostiuk, Bostian, Bostick

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Where is the Ostiak family from?

You can see how Ostiak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ostiak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ostiak family living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ostiak's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Ostiak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ostiak 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 Ostiak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 11 census records available for the last name Ostiak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ostiak 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Ostiak. 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 3 military records available for the last name Ostiak. For the veterans among your Ostiak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ostiak lifespan?

Average Ostiak life expectancy in 1976 was 83 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ostiak 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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