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Ostrousky Family History

Ostrousky 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: Ostrovsky, Ostrowsky, Ostrofsky, Ostrosky, Ostrowski, Ostroski

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Where is the Ostrousky family from?

You can see how Ostrousky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ostrousky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Ostrousky families living in Illinois. This was about 75% of all the recorded Ostrousky's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Ostrousky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ostrousky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ostrousky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ostrousky. 100% of Ostrousky men worked as a Truck Driver. .

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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

  • Truck Driver
    100%
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Census Records

There are 99 census records available for the last name Ostrousky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ostrousky 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Ostrousky. 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 13 military records available for the last name Ostrousky. For the veterans among your Ostrousky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ostrousky lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Ostrousky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Ostrousky in 1967 was 58, and 51 in 2002.

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