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Ostrofsky Family History

Ostrofsky Surname Meaning

Jewish: variant of Ostrovsky.

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


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Where is the Ostrofsky family from?

You can see how Ostrofsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ostrofsky family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Ostrofsky families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 26 Ostrofsky families living in New York. This was about 39% of all the recorded Ostrofsky's in USA. New York had the highest population of Ostrofsky families in 1920.
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What did your Ostrofsky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Baker and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ostrofsky. 28% of Ostrofsky men worked as a Baker and 34% of Ostrofsky women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ostrofsky were Tailor and Housewife.

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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

  • Baker
    28%
  • Clerk
    23%
  • Operator
    17%
  • Tailor
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    34%
  • Bookkeeper
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ostrofsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ostrofsky 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 404 immigration records available for the last name Ostrofsky. 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 233 military records available for the last name Ostrofsky. For the veterans among your Ostrofsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ostrofsky lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Ostrofsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Ostrofsky in 1963 was 78, and 75 in 2004.

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