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Ostensen Family History

Ostensen 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: Ostenson, Stenson, Osteen, Estenson, Mortensen, Steensen, Ottesen

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Where is the Ostensen family from?

You can see how Ostensen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ostensen family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Ostensen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Ostensen families living in Wisconsin. This was about 69% of all the recorded Ostensen's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Ostensen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ostensen 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 Ostensen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Electrician and Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ostensen. 43% of Ostensen men worked as an Electrician and 100% of Ostensen women worked as a Servant.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Electrician
    43%
  • Carpenter
    29%
  • Laborer
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Servant
    100%

What Ostensen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 610 census records available for the last name Ostensen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ostensen 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Ostensen. 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 91 military records available for the last name Ostensen. For the veterans among your Ostensen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ostensen lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Ostensen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Ostensen in 1966 was 63, and 70 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ostensen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ostensen 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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