Oostra Family History

Oostra 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: Costa, Kostka, Boonstra, Lastra, Hofstra, Kustra, Kooistra, Kosta, Poitra, Westra

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6	Military Records
24	Immigration Records
87	Census and Voter Lists
531	Member Trees

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Where is the Oostra family from?

You can see how Oostra families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oostra family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Oostra family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Oostra's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Oostra families in 1920.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oostra 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 Oostra ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Oostra.

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Census Record

There are 87 census records available for the last name Oostra. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oostra census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 24 immigration records available for the last name Oostra. 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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Military Records

There are 6 military records available for the last name Oostra. For the veterans among your Oostra ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oostra lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2001, in the United States, Oostra life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Oostra in 1978 was 86, and 75 in 2001.

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Oostra Surname Meaning

Where is the Oostra family from?

What did your Oostra ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Oostra.

Data not to scale

We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Laborer

100%

What Oostra family records will you find?

What is the average Oostra lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2001, in the United States, Oostra life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Oostra in 1978 was 86, and 75 in 2001.

Oostra Family History

Oostra Surname Meaning

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2,000 record(s) for Oostra

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Where is the Oostra family from?

What did your Oostra ancestors do for a living?

Top Male Occupations In 1940

What Oostra family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

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What is the average Oostra lifespan?

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