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Ostich Family History

Ostich 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: Stich, Rosich, Sticht, Stach, Bostic, Stech, Kostick, Kosich, Kostuch

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Where is the Ostich family from?

You can see how Ostich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ostich family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Ostich families living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ostich's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Ostich families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ostich 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 Ostich ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Ostich. 100% of Ostich women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Ostich family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 72 census records available for the last name Ostich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ostich 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Ostich. 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 19 military records available for the last name Ostich. For the veterans among your Ostich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ostich lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Ostich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Ostich in 1969 was 89, and 76 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ostich

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ostich 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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