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Nostrant Name Meaning

Variant of Van Nostrand a surname of Dutch origin.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Nostrand, Strate, Pastrano, Bostian, Coltrane, Rostron, Stranz

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Where is the Nostrant family from?

You can see how Nostrant families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nostrant family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Nostrant families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 20 Nostrant families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Nostrant's in USA. New York had the highest population of Nostrant families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nostrant surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Nostrant ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nostrant. 46% of Nostrant men worked as a Farmer. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    46%
  • Delivery Manager
    19%
  • Brakeman
    19%
  • Farm Laborer
    19%
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What Nostrant family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 954 census records available for the last name Nostrant. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nostrant 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Nostrant. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 184 military records available for the last name Nostrant. For the veterans among your Nostrant ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nostrant lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Nostrant life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Nostrant in 1966 was 65, and 65 in 2004.

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