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Ostoff Family History

Ostoff 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: Stoff, Osthoff, Kostoff, Ostroff, Orloff, Stiff, Staff, Rosoff, Steff

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Where is the Ostoff family from?

You can see how Ostoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ostoff family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ostoff families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Ostoff families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Ostoff's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Ostoff families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ostoff 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 256 census records available for the last name Ostoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ostoff 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Ostoff. 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 25 military records available for the last name Ostoff. For the veterans among your Ostoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ostoff lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Ostoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Ostoff in 1972 was 75, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ostoff 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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