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Osthus Family History

Osthus 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: Lofthus, Mathus, Ostrum, Holthus, Estus, Staus, Oster, Ostler, Arthur

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Where is the Osthus family from?

You can see how Osthus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Osthus family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Osthus families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Osthus families living in South Dakota. This was about 22% of all the recorded Osthus's in USA. South Dakota had the highest population of Osthus families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Osthus surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Osthus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Osthus. 64% of Osthus 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    64%
  • Janitor
    19%
  • Farm Laborer
    19%
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Census Records

There are 462 census records available for the last name Osthus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Osthus 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 194 immigration records available for the last name Osthus. 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 79 military records available for the last name Osthus. For the veterans among your Osthus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Osthus lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Osthus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Osthus in 1963 was 78, and 83 in 2004.

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