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Ostrode Family History

Ostrode 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: Strode, Stride, Strope, Ostrow, Shrode, Ostrov, Stroder, Ostroff

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Where is the Ostrode family from?

You can see how Ostrode families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ostrode family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ostrode families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Ostrode families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Ostrode's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Ostrode families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ostrode 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 Ostrode ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Mechanic was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ostrode. 100% of Ostrode men worked as a Mechanic.

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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

  • Mechanic
    100%

What Ostrode family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 45 census records available for the last name Ostrode. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ostrode 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Ostrode. 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 9 military records available for the last name Ostrode. For the veterans among your Ostrode ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ostrode lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Ostrode life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Ostrode in 1964 was 77, and 88 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ostrode

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ostrode 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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