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Ostensoe Family History

Ostensoe 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, Stenson, Estenson, Tostenson, Osten, Steenson, Otterson

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Where is the Ostensoe family from?

You can see how Ostensoe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ostensoe family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ostensoe family living in Oregon. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ostensoe's in USA. Oregon and 1 other state had the highest population of Ostensoe families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ostensoe 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 110 census records available for the last name Ostensoe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ostensoe 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Ostensoe. 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 18 military records available for the last name Ostensoe. For the veterans among your Ostensoe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ostensoe lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2004, in the United States, Ostensoe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Ostensoe in 1977 was 81, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ostensoe

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ostensoe 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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