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Ostlind Family History

Ostlind 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: Ostling, Ostlund, Osland, Outland, Ostrand, Osting, Oslund, Oslin

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Where is the Ostlind family from?

You can see how Ostlind families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ostlind family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Ostlind families living in Kansas. This was about 67% of all the recorded Ostlind's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Ostlind families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ostlind surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ostlind ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farmer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ostlind. 100% of Ostlind men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Ostlind women 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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%
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What Ostlind family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 518 census records available for the last name Ostlind. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ostlind 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 147 immigration records available for the last name Ostlind. 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 84 military records available for the last name Ostlind. For the veterans among your Ostlind ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ostlind lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2002, in the United States, Ostlind life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Ostlind in 1961 was 68, and 85 in 2002.

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