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Oister Family History

Oister 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: Oster, Lister, Kister, Rister, Fister, Oyster, Oester, Mister

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Where is the Oister family from?

You can see how Oister families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oister family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Oister families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Oister families living in Durham. This was about 50% of all the recorded Oister's in United Kingdom. Durham and 1 other county had the highest population of Oister families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oister 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 Oister ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, New Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Oister. 50% of Oister men worked as a New Worker.

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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

  • New Worker
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Oister family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 458 census records available for the last name Oister. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oister 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Oister. 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 133 military records available for the last name Oister. For the veterans among your Oister ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oister lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Oister life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Oister in 1962 was 83, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oister 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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