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Ostran Family History

Ostran 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: Ostrand, Ostman, Osman, Osten, Strang, Strand, Oatman, Outman, Straw

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Where is the Ostran family from?

You can see how Ostran families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ostran family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Ostran families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Ostran family living in Alberta. This was about 33% of all the recorded Ostran's in Canada. Alberta and 2 other provinces had the highest population of Ostran families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ostran 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 Ostran ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ostran. 60% of Ostran men worked as a Carpenter and 100% of Ostran women worked as a Maid.

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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

  • Carpenter
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Ostran family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 741 census records available for the last name Ostran. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ostran 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 90 immigration records available for the last name Ostran. 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 135 military records available for the last name Ostran. For the veterans among your Ostran ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ostran lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1999, in the United States, Ostran life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Ostran in 1965 was 83, and 86 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ostran

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ostran 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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