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Ostand Family History

Ostand 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: Osland, Ostrand, Oswald, Osman, Sand, Osten, Strand, Onstad, Stano

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Where is the Ostand family from?

You can see how Ostand families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ostand family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Ostand families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Ostand family living in Breconshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Ostand's in United Kingdom. Breconshire had the highest population of Ostand families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ostand surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 83 census records available for the last name Ostand. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ostand 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Ostand. 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 6 military records available for the last name Ostand. For the veterans among your Ostand ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ostand lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Ostand life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Ostand in 1971 was 81, and 92 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ostand 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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