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Ostron Family History

Ostron 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: Ostrow, Ostrov, Ostrom, Rostron, Strom, Orton, Osten, Boston, Citron

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Where is the Ostron family from?

You can see how Ostron families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ostron family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Ostron families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 16 Ostron families living in Ontario. This was about 94% of all the recorded Ostron's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Ostron families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ostron 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 Ostron ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ostron. 22% of Ostron men worked as a Salesman and 34% of Ostron women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ostron were Clerk and Stenographer.

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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

  • Salesman
    22%
  • Manager
    18%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Clerk
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Stenographer
    34%

What Ostron family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 885 census records available for the last name Ostron. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ostron 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 143 immigration records available for the last name Ostron. 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 158 military records available for the last name Ostron. For the veterans among your Ostron ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ostron lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Ostron life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Ostron in 1965 was 81, and 89 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ostron 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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