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Ostane Family History

Ostane 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: Stone, Stave, Stano, Stang, Stare, Sane, Shane, Stage, Stine, Stene

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Where is the Ostane family from?

You can see how Ostane families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ostane family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Ostane family living in Worcestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Ostane's in United Kingdom. Worcestershire had the highest population of Ostane families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ostane surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 18 census records available for the last name Ostane. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ostane 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Ostane. 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 3 military records available for the last name Ostane. For the veterans among your Ostane ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ostane lifespan?

Between 1995 and 2000, in the United States, Ostane life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Ostane in 1995 was 41, and 71 in 2000.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ostane 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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