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Oosta Family History

Oosta 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: Costa, Kosta, Cotta, Rosa, Post, Oest, Most, Rota, Posa, Cosma

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Where is the Oosta family from?

You can see how Oosta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oosta family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Oosta families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Oosta families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Oosta's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Oosta families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oosta surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Oosta ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Oosta ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 78 census records available for the last name Oosta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oosta 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Oosta. 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 18 military records available for the last name Oosta. For the veterans among your Oosta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oosta lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1997, in the United States, Oosta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Oosta in 1963 was 74, and 74 in 1997.

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