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Ostan Family History

Ostan 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: Osman, Osten, Ostman, Stan, Tan, Shan, Oster, Orton, Organ, Kosman

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Where is the Ostan family from?

You can see how Ostan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ostan family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Ostan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Ostan families living in Michigan. This was about 40% of all the recorded Ostan's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Ostan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ostan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ostan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ostan. 100% of Ostan men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 210 census records available for the last name Ostan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ostan 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Ostan. 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 9 military records available for the last name Ostan. For the veterans among your Ostan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ostan lifespan?

Between 1987 and 2003, in the United States, Ostan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Ostan in 1987 was 72, and 78 in 2003.

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