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Vostry Family History

Vostry 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: Mistry, Ostby, Ventry, Sastry, Kosty, Vosters, Goltry, Holtry, Westry

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Where is the Vostry family from?

You can see how Vostry families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vostry family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Vostry families living in Illinois. This was about 57% of all the recorded Vostry's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Vostry families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vostry 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 Vostry ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Electrician and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Vostry. 100% of Vostry men worked as an Electrician and 100% of Vostry 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

  • Electrician
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

What Vostry family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 161 census records available for the last name Vostry. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vostry 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Vostry. 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 40 military records available for the last name Vostry. For the veterans among your Vostry ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vostry lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Vostry life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Vostry in 1966 was 59, and 60 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Vostry

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vostry 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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