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Osten Name Meaning

German: mainly a topographic name derived from German Ost(en) ‘east’, but in some cases a shortened form of von der Osten, also a topographic name meaning ‘from the Oste river’, a name borne by an old Pomeranian noble family. German: habitational name from any of several places so named in northern Germany. Dutch: patronymic from a Germanic personal name Austa, meaning ‘eastern’. Swedish (Östén, Östen): ornamental name from öst ‘east’ + the common surname suffix -én, from Latin -enius.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Oster, Osen, Kosten, Olsen, Ooten, Otten, Orten, Josten, Bolten

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Osten Family Origin

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Osten Family Occupations

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  • Farmer

    26%

  • Laborer

    18%

  • Carpenter

    6%

  • Farm Hand

    6%

In 1880, Farmer, Laborer and Carpenter were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Osten. A less common occupation for the Osten family was Farm Hand. The most common Osten occupation in the USA was Farmer. 26% of Osten's were Farmers.

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Osten Historical Records

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Osten Life Expectancy

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United States

Between 1949 and 2004, Osten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Osten in 1949 was 58, and 79 in 2004.

Source: Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Osten

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