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Osther Family History

Osther 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, Ostler, Esther, Osher, Usher, Otter, Osten, Koster, Ascher

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Where is the Osther family from?

You can see how Osther families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Osther family name was found in the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1911. The most Osther families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Osther families living in Lincolnshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Osther's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Osther families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Osther 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 Osther ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Osther. 100% of Osther 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 Osther family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 65 census records available for the last name Osther. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Osther 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Osther. 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 12 military records available for the last name Osther. For the veterans among your Osther ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Osther lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Osther 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Osther

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