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Osta Family History

Osta Name 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: Ost, Ota, Costa, Asta, Ossa, Orta, Kosta, Ohta, Hata, Ott

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Where is the Osta family from?

You can see how Osta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Osta family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Osta families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Osta families living in Illinois. This was about 44% of all the recorded Osta's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Osta families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Osta surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Osta ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Ironer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Osta. 100% of Osta men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Osta women worked as an Ironer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Ironer
    50%
  • Housework
    50%
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Census Records

There are 523 census records available for the last name Osta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Osta 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 228 immigration records available for the last name Osta. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 143 military records available for the last name Osta. For the veterans among your Osta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Osta lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Osta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Osta in 1965 was 87, and 86 in 2003.

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