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Ostenberg Family History

Ostenberg 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: Osterberg, Stenberg, Steinberg, Rosenberg, Ostberg, Sternberg

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Where is the Ostenberg family from?

You can see how Ostenberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ostenberg family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Ostenberg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Ostenberg families living in Nebraska. This was about 41% of all the recorded Ostenberg's in USA. Nebraska and 1 other state had the highest population of Ostenberg families in 1880.
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What did your Ostenberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ostenberg. 47% of Ostenberg men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Ostenberg women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ostenberg were Manufacturer and Saleslady. .

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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
    47%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Draftsman
    16%
  • Manufacturer
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Saleslady
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ostenberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ostenberg 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 274 immigration records available for the last name Ostenberg. 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 226 military records available for the last name Ostenberg. For the veterans among your Ostenberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ostenberg lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Ostenberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Ostenberg in 1963 was 66, and 28 in 2004.

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