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Ostgaard Family History

Ostgaard 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: Odegaard, Ostergaard, Melgaard, Ostwald, Westgard, Norgaard, Sogard

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Where is the Ostgaard family from?

You can see how Ostgaard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ostgaard family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Ostgaard families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Ostgaard families living in South Dakota. This was about 40% of all the recorded Ostgaard's in USA. South Dakota and 1 other state had the highest population of Ostgaard families in 1920.
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What did your Ostgaard ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ostgaard. 60% of Ostgaard men worked as a Laborer. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%
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Census Records

There are 327 census records available for the last name Ostgaard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ostgaard 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 245 immigration records available for the last name Ostgaard. 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 44 military records available for the last name Ostgaard. For the veterans among your Ostgaard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ostgaard lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Ostgaard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Ostgaard in 1968 was 70, and 92 in 2004.

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