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Ostar Family History

Ostar 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, Star, Oscar, Omar, Ostler, Osman, Otter, Tatar, Osten, Saar

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Where is the Ostar family from?

You can see how Ostar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ostar family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Ostar families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there was 1 Ostar family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Ostar's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Ostar families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ostar 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 179 census records available for the last name Ostar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ostar 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Ostar. 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 59 military records available for the last name Ostar. For the veterans among your Ostar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ostar lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Ostar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Ostar in 1965 was 62, and 80 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ostar 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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