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Ostlin Family History

Ostlin 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: Ostling, Oslin, Ostlie, Stein, Ostler, Joslin, Osten, Gatlin, Olin

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Where is the Ostlin family from?

You can see how Ostlin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ostlin family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Ostlin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Ostlin families living in Manitoba. This was about 67% of all the recorded Ostlin's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Ostlin families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ostlin 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 208 census records available for the last name Ostlin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ostlin 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 269 immigration records available for the last name Ostlin. 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 31 military records available for the last name Ostlin. For the veterans among your Ostlin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ostlin lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Ostlin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Ostlin in 1967 was 93, and 84 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ostlin 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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