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Ostrout Family History

Ostrout 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: Strout, Stout, Stroud, Sprout, Ostrow, Trout, Straut, Strouf, Stroot

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Where is the Ostrout family from?

You can see how Ostrout families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ostrout family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Ostrout families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 15 Ostrout families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Ostrout's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Ostrout families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ostrout surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ostrout ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Mechanic was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ostrout. 50% of Ostrout men worked as a Mechanic. .

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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

  • Mechanic
    50%
  • Weaver
    50%
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What Ostrout family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 399 census records available for the last name Ostrout. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ostrout 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Ostrout. 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 119 military records available for the last name Ostrout. For the veterans among your Ostrout ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ostrout lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Ostrout life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Ostrout in 1968 was 62, and 83 in 2001.

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