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Ostlund Family History

Ostlund Surname Meaning

Swedish (Östlund) and Norwegian (Østlund) are names that have both ornamental and topographic significance.

They are composed of two primary elements: öst, which means ‘east’, and lund, meaning ‘grove’.

These elements come together to convey a geographical or descriptive aspect of the name.

The use of such combinations reflects the importance of nature and direction in the naming conventions of these cultures.

Overall, Östlund and Østlund highlight the rich linguistic heritage of the Scandinavian region.

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


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Where is the Ostlund family from?

You can see how Ostlund families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ostlund family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Ostlund families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 27 Ostlund families living in Minnesota. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ostlund's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Ostlund families in 1880.
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What did your Ostlund ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ostlund. 22% of Ostlund men worked as a Farmer and 22% of Ostlund women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ostlund were Machinist 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

  • Farmer
    22%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Truck Driver
    10%
  • Machinist
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    22%
  • Stenographer
    19%
  • Housekeeper
    13%
  • Teacher
    13%

What Ostlund family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Ostlund. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ostlund 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Ostlund. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Ostlund. For the veterans among your Ostlund ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ostlund lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Ostlund life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Ostlund in 1946 was 41, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ostlund 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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