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Ostwalt Family History

Ostwalt 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: Ostwald, Oswalt, Oswald, Outcalt, Gotwalt, Osswald, Oswell, Stewart

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Where is the Ostwalt family from?

You can see how Ostwalt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ostwalt family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Ostwalt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Ostwalt family living in North Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Ostwalt's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Ostwalt families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ostwalt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ostwalt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ostwalt. 57% of Ostwalt men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Ostwalt women worked as a Seamstress. .

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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
    57%
  • Miner
    19%
  • Carpenter
    13%
  • Superintendent
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%
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What Ostwalt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 719 census records available for the last name Ostwalt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ostwalt 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 89 immigration records available for the last name Ostwalt. 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 246 military records available for the last name Ostwalt. For the veterans among your Ostwalt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ostwalt lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Ostwalt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Ostwalt in 1956 was 57, and 81 in 2004.

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