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Ostrega Family History

Ostrega 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: Ostrenga, Ortega, Ostrem, Strege, Oster, Ostler, Street, Estrella

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Where is the Ostrega family from?

You can see how Ostrega families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ostrega family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Ostrega families living in Illinois. This was about 26% of all the recorded Ostrega's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Ostrega families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ostrega 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 168 census records available for the last name Ostrega. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ostrega 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 141 immigration records available for the last name Ostrega. 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 86 military records available for the last name Ostrega. For the veterans among your Ostrega ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ostrega lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Ostrega life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Ostrega in 1963 was 67, and 75 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ostrega 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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