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Oisten Family History

Oisten Surname 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: Osten, Oster, Olsen, Kasten, Lister, Distel, Eisen, Osen, Liston

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Where is the Oisten family from?

You can see how Oisten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oisten family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Oisten families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Oisten families living in Essex. This was about 73% of all the recorded Oisten's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Oisten families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oisten surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Oisten ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Labor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Oisten. 34% of Oisten men worked as a Farm Labor.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Labor
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Machinist
    34%

What Oisten family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 292 census records available for the last name Oisten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oisten 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Oisten. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 78 military records available for the last name Oisten. For the veterans among your Oisten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oisten lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Oisten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Oisten in 1964 was 64, and 43 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oisten 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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