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Ostroski Name Meaning

Americanized form of Polish Ostrowski .

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


Similar surnames: Ostrosky, Ostrowsky, Petroski, Ostrowski, Zukoski, Osentoski, Sadoski

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Where is the Ostroski family from?

You can see how Ostroski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ostroski family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Ostroski families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Ostroski families living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ostroski's in Canada. Ontario and 1 other province had the highest population of Ostroski families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ostroski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ostroski ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Ostroski. 100% of Ostroski men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Ostroski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ostroski 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 339 immigration records available for the last name Ostroski. 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 810 military records available for the last name Ostroski. For the veterans among your Ostroski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ostroski lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Ostroski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Ostroski in 1952 was 35, and 84 in 2004.

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