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Ostiguy Family History

Ostiguy Surname Meaning

Basque: Frenchified form of an unidentified surname most probably a habitational name from Aosteguia, a place in Pyrénées-Atlantiques, France.

This surname is not found in France or Spain.

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


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Where is the Ostiguy family from?

You can see how Ostiguy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ostiguy family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Ostiguy families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 283 Ostiguy families living in Quebec. This was about 96% of all the recorded Ostiguy's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Ostiguy families in 1911.
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What did your Ostiguy ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Ostiguy. 42% of Ostiguy men worked as a Cultivateur.

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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 1921

  • Cultivateur
    42%
  • Journalier
    17%
  • Cultivat
    7%
  • Commis
    7%

What Ostiguy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Ostiguy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ostiguy 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 392 immigration records available for the last name Ostiguy. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 411 military records available for the last name Ostiguy. For the veterans among your Ostiguy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ostiguy lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Ostiguy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Ostiguy in 1951 was 45, and 61 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ostiguy 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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