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Ostranger Family History

Ostranger 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: Ostrander, Stranger, Stanger, Stringer, Strenger, Strange, Spranger

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Where is the Ostranger family from?

You can see how Ostranger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ostranger family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ostranger family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ostranger's in USA. New York had the highest population of Ostranger families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ostranger 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 77 census records available for the last name Ostranger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ostranger 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Ostranger. 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 8 military records available for the last name Ostranger. For the veterans among your Ostranger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ostranger lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Ostranger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Ostranger in 1967 was 63, and 96 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ostranger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ostranger 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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