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Ostrin Family History

Ostrin 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: Estrin, Stein, Osten, Osorio, Ostling, Sorin, Starin, Astin, Ostrow

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Where is the Ostrin family from?

You can see how Ostrin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ostrin family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Ostrin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Ostrin family living in Alabama. This was 100% of all the recorded Ostrin's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Ostrin families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ostrin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ostrin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ostrin. 39% of Ostrin men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Ostrin women worked as a Stenographer. .

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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

  • Salesman
    39%
  • Presser
    16%
  • Truck Driver
    16%
  • Owner
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%
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What Ostrin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 789 census records available for the last name Ostrin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ostrin 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 131 immigration records available for the last name Ostrin. 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 88 military records available for the last name Ostrin. For the veterans among your Ostrin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ostrin lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Ostrin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Ostrin in 1954 was 77, and 90 in 2004.

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