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Ostins Family History

Ostins Surname Meaning

variant of Austins.

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


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Where is the Ostins family from?

You can see how Ostins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ostins family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1881 and 1920. The most Ostins families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 14 Ostins families living in Warwickshire. This was about 58% of all the recorded Ostins's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Ostins families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ostins surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ostins ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Ostins. 65% of Ostins 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
    65%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dut
    22%
  • Coal Merchant Clerk
    15%

What Ostins family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 432 census records available for the last name Ostins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ostins 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Ostins. 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 32 military records available for the last name Ostins. For the veterans among your Ostins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ostins lifespan?

Average Ostins life expectancy in 1969 was 76 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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