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Ostrovsky Family History

Ostrovsky Surname Meaning

Russian, Ukrainian, Belorussian, and Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic) are habitational names for individuals originating from various locations in eastern Europe named Ostrov.

The term 'Ostrov' is derived from East Slavic ostrov, meaning ‘island’ or ‘water meadow’.

This naming convention reflects the geographic characteristics of the places from which these individuals hail, often associated with bodies of water or islands.

For comparison, the name Ostrowsky may also be linked to the same root.

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


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Where is the Ostrovsky family from?

You can see how Ostrovsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ostrovsky family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Ostrovsky families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Ostrovsky family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Ostrovsky's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Ostrovsky families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ostrovsky 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 Ostrovsky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ostrovsky. 25% of Ostrovsky men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Ostrovsky women worked as a Seamstress.

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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
    25%
  • Paper Remover
    25%
  • Manager
    17%
  • Laborer
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

What Ostrovsky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 918 census records available for the last name Ostrovsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ostrovsky 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 861 immigration records available for the last name Ostrovsky. 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 139 military records available for the last name Ostrovsky. For the veterans among your Ostrovsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ostrovsky lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Ostrovsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Ostrovsky in 1957 was 38, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ostrovsky 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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