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Oosten Family History

Oosten 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, Kosten, Rosten, Ooten, Posten, Josten, Joosten, Yosten, Costen

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Where is the Oosten family from?

You can see how Oosten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oosten family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Oosten families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Oosten families living in Michigan. This was about 57% of all the recorded Oosten's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Oosten families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oosten 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 Oosten ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Pressman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Oosten. 60% of Oosten men worked as a Pressman.

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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

  • Pressman
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%

What Oosten family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 662 census records available for the last name Oosten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oosten 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 885 immigration records available for the last name Oosten. 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 206 military records available for the last name Oosten. For the veterans among your Oosten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oosten lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Oosten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Oosten in 1969 was 36, and 50 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Oosten

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oosten 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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