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Oslter Family History

Oslter 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, Osler, Ostler, Alter, Otter, Malter, Oyler, Halter, Bolter

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Where is the Oslter family from?

You can see how Oslter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oslter family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 3 Oslter families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Oslter's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Oslter families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oslter 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 Oslter ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Domestic Servant was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Oslter. 50% of Oslter women worked as a Domestic Servant.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Domestic Servant
    50%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    50%

What Oslter family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 54 census records available for the last name Oslter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oslter 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Oslter. 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 Oslter. For the veterans among your Oslter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oslter lifespan?

Average Oslter life expectancy in 1991 was 87 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Oslter

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oslter 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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