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Ostgren Family History

Ostgren 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: Osten, Osteen, Ostrem, Ostergren, Ogren, Oster, Ostler, Storer, Oren

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Where is the Ostgren family from?

You can see how Ostgren families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ostgren family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Ostgren families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Ostgren family living in Pembrokeshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Ostgren's in United Kingdom. Pembrokeshire had the highest population of Ostgren families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ostgren 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 45 census records available for the last name Ostgren. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ostgren 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 76 immigration records available for the last name Ostgren. 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 7 military records available for the last name Ostgren. For the veterans among your Ostgren ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ostgren lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2000, in the United States, Ostgren life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Ostgren in 1968 was 76, and 98 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ostgren 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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