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Oost Family History

Oost 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: Post, Oest, Most, Ost, Host, Kost, Rost, Obst, Bost, Dost

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Where is the Oost family from?

You can see how Oost families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oost family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Oost families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Oost families living in Kent. This was about 78% of all the recorded Oost's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Oost families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oost 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 Oost ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Oost. 100% of Oost women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 951 census records available for the last name Oost. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oost 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 429 immigration records available for the last name Oost. 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 769 military records available for the last name Oost. For the veterans among your Oost ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oost lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Oost life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Oost in 1963 was 75, and 72 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Oost

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oost 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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