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Ostarr Family History

Ostarr 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: Starr, Oster, Ostler, Star, Oscar, Stark, Stahr, Tarr, Stare, Start

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Where is the Ostarr family from?

You can see how Ostarr families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ostarr family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ostarr family living in Washington. This was 100% of all the recorded Ostarr's in USA. Washington had the highest population of Ostarr families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ostarr 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 Ostarr ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Ostarr. 100% of Ostarr 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

What Ostarr family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 18 census records available for the last name Ostarr. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ostarr 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 Ostarr. 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 4 military records available for the last name Ostarr. For the veterans among your Ostarr ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ostarr lifespan?

Between 1993 and 2000, in the United States, Ostarr life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Ostarr in 1993 was 72, and 77 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ostarr

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ostarr 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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