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Ostrager Family History

Ostrager 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: Trager, Ostrander, Strater, Stranger, Straker, Bontrager, Shrager

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Where is the Ostrager family from?

You can see how Ostrager families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ostrager family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ostrager family living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ostrager's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Ostrager families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ostrager 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 66 census records available for the last name Ostrager. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ostrager 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Ostrager. 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 Ostrager. For the veterans among your Ostrager ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ostrager lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1995, in the United States, Ostrager life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Ostrager in 1973 was 49, and 51 in 1995.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ostrager

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ostrager 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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