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Ostbye Family History

Ostbye 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: Ostby, Osby, Ostlie, Oster, Stone, Ostler, Stowe, Osten, Westby, Toye

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Where is the Ostbye family from?

You can see how Ostbye families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ostbye family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ostbye family living in Iowa. This was about 25% of all the recorded Ostbye's in USA. Iowa and 3 other states had the highest population of Ostbye families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ostbye 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 111 census records available for the last name Ostbye. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ostbye 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 305 immigration records available for the last name Ostbye. 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 31 military records available for the last name Ostbye. For the veterans among your Ostbye ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ostbye lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Ostbye life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Ostbye in 1965 was 69, and 65 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ostbye

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ostbye 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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