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Ostrowsky Family History

Ostrowsky Surname Meaning

Altered form of Polish Ostrowski or Russian Ukrainian and Belorussian Ostrovsky. This form of the surname is also found in Germany.

Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Ostrowski or Ostrovsky.

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


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Where is the Ostrowsky family from?

You can see how Ostrowsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ostrowsky family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Ostrowsky families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Ostrowsky families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Ostrowsky's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Ostrowsky families in 1880.
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What did your Ostrowsky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ostrowsky. 18% of Ostrowsky men worked as a Salesman and 27% of Ostrowsky women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ostrowsky were Meat Cutter and Waitress.

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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
    18%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Painter
    8%
  • Meat Cutter
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    27%
  • Bookkeeper
    18%
  • Clerk
    14%
  • Waitress
    9%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Ostrowsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ostrowsky 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Ostrowsky. 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 576 military records available for the last name Ostrowsky. For the veterans among your Ostrowsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ostrowsky lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Ostrowsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Ostrowsky in 1954 was 46, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ostrowsky 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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