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Ostos Family History

Ostos Surname Meaning

Spanish: habitational name from a place called Ostos which no longer exists; the surname was in the 15th century recorded near Écija in Seville.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Ostos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ostos family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Ostos families living in California. This was about 75% of all the recorded Ostos's in USA. California had the highest population of Ostos families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 332 census records available for the last name Ostos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ostos 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 599 immigration records available for the last name Ostos. 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 68 military records available for the last name Ostos. For the veterans among your Ostos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ostos lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2004, in the United States, Ostos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Ostos in 1975 was 81, and 89 in 2004.

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