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Oostrum Family History

Oostrum 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: Ostrum, Westrum, Mostrom, Ostrem, Bostrom, Ostrom, Strum, Strom

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Where is the Oostrum family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oostrum surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Oostrum ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Oostrum. 50% of Oostrum 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
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Oostrum family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 80 census records available for the last name Oostrum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oostrum 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 234 immigration records available for the last name Oostrum. 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 7 military records available for the last name Oostrum. For the veterans among your Oostrum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oostrum lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Oostrum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Oostrum in 1965 was 64, and 101 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oostrum 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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