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Ostoj Family History

Ostoj 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: Oster, Orton, Osten, Boston, Ost, Astor, Aston, Poston, Roston

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Where is the Ostoj family from?

You can see how Ostoj families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ostoj family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ostoj family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ostoj's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Ostoj families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ostoj 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 Ostoj ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ostoj. 100% of Ostoj men worked as a Laborer.

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Ostoj family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 70 census records available for the last name Ostoj. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ostoj 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Ostoj. 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 45 military records available for the last name Ostoj. For the veterans among your Ostoj ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ostoj lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Ostoj life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Ostoj in 1971 was 73, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ostoj

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ostoj 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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