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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

Where is the Osten family from?

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    You can see how Osten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Osten family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Osten families were found in the USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Osten families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Osten's in the USA. New York had the highest population of Osten families in 1840.
    Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Osten surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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    Osten Family Occupations

    What did your Osten ancestors do for a living?

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

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    • Farmer

      26%

    • Laborer

      18%

    • Carpenter

      6%

    • Farm Hand

      6%

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

    Osten Historical Records

    What Osten family records will you find?

    Census Record

    There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Osten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Osten census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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    Passenger List

    There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Osten. 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 Card

    There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Osten. For the veterans among your Osten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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    Osten Life Expectancy

    What is the average Osten lifespan?

    Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, 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.

    View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Osten

    An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Osten ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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