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Ostlie Family History

Ostlie Surname Meaning

Origin undetermined.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Ostlie family from?

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

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ostlie. 48% of Ostlie men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Ostlie women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ostlie were Farming and Teacher.

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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

  • Laborer
    48%
  • Farmer
    43%
  • Farming
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    60%
  • Teacher
    40%

What Ostlie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 851 census records available for the last name Ostlie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ostlie 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 200 immigration records available for the last name Ostlie. 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 180 military records available for the last name Ostlie. For the veterans among your Ostlie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ostlie lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Ostlie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Ostlie in 1961 was 61, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ostlie 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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