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Oustead Family History

Oustead 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: Boustead, Hustead, Umstead, Anstead, Stead, Onstad, Austad, Hustad

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Where is the Oustead family from?

You can see how Oustead families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oustead family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 18 Oustead families living in Minnesota. This was about 78% of all the recorded Oustead's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Oustead families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 70 census records available for the last name Oustead. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oustead 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 Oustead. 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 12 military records available for the last name Oustead. For the veterans among your Oustead ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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