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Ostroffsky Family History

Ostroffsky 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: Ostrofsky, Ostrovsky, Ostrowsky, Ostrosky, Ostrowski, Ostroff

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Where is the Ostroffsky family from?

You can see how Ostroffsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ostroffsky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Ostroffsky families living in Mississippi. This was about 67% of all the recorded Ostroffsky's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Ostroffsky families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 56 census records available for the last name Ostroffsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ostroffsky 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Ostroffsky. 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 9 military records available for the last name Ostroffsky. For the veterans among your Ostroffsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ostroffsky lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1999, in the United States, Ostroffsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Ostroffsky in 1977 was 82, and 86 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ostroffsky 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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