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Ostel Family History

Ostel 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, Postel, Osten, Oshel, Ortel, Estel, Ostler, Oswell, Eitel

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Where is the Ostel family from?

You can see how Ostel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ostel family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Ostel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Ostel family living in Cumberland. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ostel's in United Kingdom. Cumberland and 1 other county had the highest population of Ostel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ostel 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 254 census records available for the last name Ostel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ostel 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 77 immigration records available for the last name Ostel. 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 75 military records available for the last name Ostel. For the veterans among your Ostel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ostel lifespan?

Between 1992 and 1995, in the United States, Ostel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Ostel in 1992 was 89, and 88 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ostel 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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