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Ostranter Family History

Ostranter 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: Ostrander, Tranter, Strater, Stranger, Stanger, Strasser, Stringer

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Where is the Ostranter family from?

You can see how Ostranter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ostranter family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Ostranter families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Ostranter's in USA. New York had the highest population of Ostranter families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Ostranter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ostranter 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Ostranter. 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 5 military records available for the last name Ostranter. For the veterans among your Ostranter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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