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Ostro Family History

Ostro 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: Ostrow, Ostrov, Ostrom, Oster, Strom, Mitro, Osten, Ost, Castro

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Where is the Ostro family from?

You can see how Ostro families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ostro family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 10 Ostro families living in New York. This was about 38% of all the recorded Ostro's in USA. New York had the highest population of Ostro families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ostro 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 Ostro ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ostro. 32% of Ostro men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Ostro women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ostro were Manager and Steno.

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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

  • Salesman
    32%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • New Worker
    13%
  • Manager
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Steno
    50%

What Ostro family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 822 census records available for the last name Ostro. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ostro 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 285 immigration records available for the last name Ostro. 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 245 military records available for the last name Ostro. For the veterans among your Ostro ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ostro lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Ostro life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Ostro in 1964 was 71, and 100 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ostro 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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