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Ostrowska Family History

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

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Where is the Ostrowska family from?

You can see how Ostrowska families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ostrowska family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Ostrowska families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Ostrowska families living in New York. This was about 36% of all the recorded Ostrowska's in USA. New York had the highest population of Ostrowska families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ostrowska surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ostrowska ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ostrowska. 60% of Ostrowska men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Ostrowska women worked as a Housekeeper. .

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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
    60%
  • Stemmer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%
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What Ostrowska family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 340 census records available for the last name Ostrowska. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ostrowska 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Ostrowska. 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 8 military records available for the last name Ostrowska. For the veterans among your Ostrowska ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ostrowska lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Ostrowska life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Ostrowska in 1964 was 76, and 78 in 2004.

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