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Ospalski Family History

Ospalski 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: Kosmalski, Osmanski, Skalski, Osaki, Kowalski, Zapolski, Slaski

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Where is the Ospalski family from?

You can see how Ospalski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ospalski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ospalski family living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ospalski's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Ospalski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ospalski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ospalski ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Ospalski ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

What Ospalski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 19 census records available for the last name Ospalski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ospalski 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Ospalski. 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 30 military records available for the last name Ospalski. For the veterans among your Ospalski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ospalski lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Ospalski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Ospalski in 1958 was 44, and 79 in 2003.

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