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Ostwald Family History

Ostwald Surname Meaning

German: variant of Oswald. German: from the ancient Germanic personal name Ostold composed of the elements ōst (see Oest ) + Old High German walt(an) ‘to rule’.

Jewish (Ashkenazic): artificial name composed of German Ost ‘east’ + Wald ‘forest’.

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


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You can see how Ostwald families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ostwald family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Ostwald families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Ostwald families living in Durham. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ostwald's in United Kingdom. Durham and 1 other county had the highest population of Ostwald families in 1891.
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What did your Ostwald ancestors do for a living?

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

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Ostwald. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ostwald 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 980 immigration records available for the last name Ostwald. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Ostwald. For the veterans among your Ostwald ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ostwald lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Ostwald life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Ostwald in 1955 was 61, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ostwald 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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