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Ostsander Family History

Ostsander 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, Stander, Stanger, Sander, Standen, Stalder, Oblander

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Where is the Ostsander family from?

You can see how Ostsander families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ostsander family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ostsander families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Ostsander families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Ostsander's in USA. New York had the highest population of Ostsander families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 39 census records available for the last name Ostsander. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ostsander 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Ostsander. 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 2 military records available for the last name Ostsander. For the veterans among your Ostsander ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ostsander lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ostsander 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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