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Ostland Family History

Ostland 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: Osland, Outland, Ostrand, Ostlund, Ashland, Roseland, Strand, Ostwald

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Where is the Ostland family from?

You can see how Ostland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ostland family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Ostland families were found in USA in 1920. In 1901 there was 1 Ostland family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Ostland's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Ostland families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ostland 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 Ostland ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Elevator Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ostland. 40% of Ostland men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Ostland women worked as an Elevator Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ostland were Manager and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Farmer
    40%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Photographer
    14%
  • Manager
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Elevator Operator
    34%
  • Maid
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    34%

What Ostland family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 940 census records available for the last name Ostland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ostland 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 390 immigration records available for the last name Ostland. 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 176 military records available for the last name Ostland. For the veterans among your Ostland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ostland lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Ostland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Ostland in 1966 was 39, and 46 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ostland

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ostland 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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