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Ostly Family History

Ostly 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: Ostby, Oster, Ostler, Osten, Ost, Postle, Astley, Astle, Ottley, Sly

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Where is the Ostly family from?

You can see how Ostly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ostly family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ostly family living in Utah. This was 100% of all the recorded Ostly's in USA. Utah had the highest population of Ostly families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ostly surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 59 census records available for the last name Ostly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ostly 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Ostly. 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 2 military records available for the last name Ostly. For the veterans among your Ostly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ostly lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2002, in the United States, Ostly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Ostly in 1978 was 66, and 88 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ostly 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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