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Ostigny Family History

Ostigny 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: Ostiguy, Osting, Montigny, Osten, Stien, Ostling, Sevigny, Astin

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Where is the Ostigny family from?

You can see how Ostigny families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ostigny family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Ostigny families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Ostigny families living in Massachusetts. This was about 67% of all the recorded Ostigny's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Ostigny families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ostigny 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 Ostigny ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Ostigny. 100% of Ostigny men worked as a Cultivateur.

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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 1921

  • Cultivateur
    100%

What Ostigny family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 593 census records available for the last name Ostigny. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ostigny 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Ostigny. 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 44 military records available for the last name Ostigny. For the veterans among your Ostigny ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ostigny lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1999, in the United States, Ostigny life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Ostigny in 1968 was 40, and 71 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ostigny

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ostigny 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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