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Ostrom Family History

Ostrom Surname Meaning

Swedish (Öström): ornamental name composed of the elements ö ‘island’ + ström ‘river’.

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


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Where is the Ostrom family from?

You can see how Ostrom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ostrom family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Ostrom families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Ostrom families living in London. This was about 62% of all the recorded Ostrom's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Ostrom families in 1891.
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What did your Ostrom ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Ostrom. 100% of Ostrom women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 21,000 census records available for the last name Ostrom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ostrom 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 Ostrom. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Ostrom. For the veterans among your Ostrom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ostrom lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Ostrom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Ostrom in 1948 was 62, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ostrom 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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