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Ostenso Family History

Ostenso 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: Ostenson, Osten, Stenson, Estenson, Kostenko, Ottens, Tostenson

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Where is the Ostenso family from?

You can see how Ostenso families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ostenso family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ostenso families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Ostenso families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Ostenso's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Ostenso families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ostenso 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 Ostenso ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ostenso. 100% of Ostenso 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 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 145 census records available for the last name Ostenso. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ostenso 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 87 immigration records available for the last name Ostenso. 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 30 military records available for the last name Ostenso. For the veterans among your Ostenso ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ostenso lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Ostenso life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Ostenso in 1964 was 81, and 78 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ostenso 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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