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Ostad Family History

Ostad Name 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: Onstad, Rostad, Olstad, Mostad, Jostad, Oster, Oswald, Osman, Saad

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Where is the Ostad family from?

You can see how Ostad families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ostad family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Ostad families living in Minnesota. This was about 71% of all the recorded Ostad's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Ostad families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ostad surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ostad ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Ostad. 100% of Ostad men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 219 census records available for the last name Ostad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ostad 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Ostad. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 13 military records available for the last name Ostad. For the veterans among your Ostad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ostad lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2002, in the United States, Ostad life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Ostad in 1974 was 93, and 51 in 2002.

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