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Ostigin Family History

Ostigin 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: Stigen, Costigan, Ostiguy, Stein, Osten, Stien, Ratigan, Ostling

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Where is the Ostigin family from?

You can see how Ostigin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ostigin family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ostigin families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Ostigin family living in Dakota Territory. This was 100% of all the recorded Ostigin's in USA. Dakota Territory had the highest population of Ostigin families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 22 census records available for the last name Ostigin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ostigin 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Ostigin. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Ostigin. For the veterans among your Ostigin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ostigin lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2002, in the United States, Ostigin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Ostigin in 1974 was 83, and 72 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ostigin 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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