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Van Ostrom Family History

Van Ostrom Surname 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: Ranstrom, Van Osdol, Van Ostrand, Sandstrom, Landstrom, Van Osten

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Where is the Van Ostrom family from?

You can see how Van Ostrom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Van Ostrom family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Van Ostrom families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Van Ostrom families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Van Ostrom's in USA. New York had the highest population of Van Ostrom families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 593 census records available for the last name Van Ostrom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Ostrom 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 Van Ostrom. 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 25 military records available for the last name Van Ostrom. For the veterans among your Van Ostrom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Van Ostrom lifespan?

Between 1984 and 2000, in the United States, Van Ostrom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Van Ostrom in 1984 was 75, and 87 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Van Ostrom 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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