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Ostell Family History

Ostell Surname Meaning

see Ostle.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Ostell family from?

You can see how Ostell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ostell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ostell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 18 Ostell families living in Cumberland. This was about 86% of all the recorded Ostell's in United Kingdom. Cumberland had the highest population of Ostell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ostell 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 Ostell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Ostell. 100% of Ostell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Ostell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 771 census records available for the last name Ostell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ostell 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 128 immigration records available for the last name Ostell. 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 145 military records available for the last name Ostell. For the veterans among your Ostell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ostell lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1995, in the United States, Ostell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Ostell in 1967 was 69, and 88 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ostell 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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