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Ostengaard Family History

Ostengaard 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: Ostergaard, Ostergard, Odegaard, Overgaard, Rosengard, Westergaard

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Where is the Ostengaard family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ostengaard 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 Ostengaard ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ostengaard. 100% of Ostengaard men worked as a Salesman.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    100%

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Census Records

There are 24 census records available for the last name Ostengaard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ostengaard 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Ostengaard. 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 13 military records available for the last name Ostengaard. For the veterans among your Ostengaard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ostengaard lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Ostengaard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Ostengaard in 1964 was 86, and 97 in 2001.

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