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Ostrup Family History

Ostrup 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: Ostrum, Ostrow, Strop, Westrup, Ostrem, Strub, Strupp, Ostrov, Ostrom

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Where is the Ostrup family from?

You can see how Ostrup families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ostrup family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Ostrup families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Ostrup's in USA. California had the highest population of Ostrup families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ostrup surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 127 census records available for the last name Ostrup. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ostrup 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 125 immigration records available for the last name Ostrup. 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 16 military records available for the last name Ostrup. For the veterans among your Ostrup ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ostrup lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1993, in the United States, Ostrup life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Ostrup in 1969 was 81, and 94 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ostrup 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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