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Ostovich Family History

Ostovich 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: Boskovich, Matovich, Sovich, Koskovich, Stanich, Ratkovich, Slavich

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Where is the Ostovich family from?

You can see how Ostovich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ostovich family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Ostovich families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Ostovich families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 27% of all the recorded Ostovich's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Ostovich families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ostovich 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 Ostovich ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ostovich. 75% of Ostovich 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
    75%
  • Farmer
    25%

What Ostovich family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 327 census records available for the last name Ostovich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ostovich 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Ostovich. 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 149 military records available for the last name Ostovich. For the veterans among your Ostovich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ostovich lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Ostovich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Ostovich in 1964 was 80, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ostovich

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ostovich 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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