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Ostergren Name Meaning

Swedish (Östergren): ornamental name composed of the elements öster ‘eastern’ + gren ‘branch’.

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


Similar surnames: Westergren, Sodergren, Settergren, Lagergren, Cedergren, Rosengren

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Where is the Ostergren family from?

You can see how Ostergren families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ostergren family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Ostergren families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Ostergren families living in Alberta. This was about 67% of all the recorded Ostergren's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Ostergren families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ostergren surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ostergren ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ostergren. 18% of Ostergren men worked as a Farmer and 28% of Ostergren women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ostergren were Machinist and Clerk. .

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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
    18%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Clerk
    11%
  • Machinist
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    28%
  • Secretary
    19%
  • Stenographer
    19%
  • Clerk
    19%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ostergren. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ostergren 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Ostergren. 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 543 military records available for the last name Ostergren. For the veterans among your Ostergren ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ostergren lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Ostergren life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Ostergren in 1958 was 69, and 77 in 2004.

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