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Ostergard Family History

Ostergard Surname Meaning

Danish (Østergård) and Swedish (Östergård): see Ostergaard.

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


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Where is the Ostergard family from?

You can see how Ostergard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ostergard family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ostergard families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Ostergard families living in Missouri. This was about 43% of all the recorded Ostergard's in USA. Missouri and 1 other state had the highest population of Ostergard families in 1880.
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What did your Ostergard ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ostergard. 34% of Ostergard men worked as a Farmer and 30% of Ostergard women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ostergard were Woodsman and Bookkeeper.

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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
    34%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Woodsman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    30%
  • Housekeeper
    30%
  • Housewife
    20%
  • Bookkeeper
    20%

What Ostergard family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ostergard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ostergard 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 615 immigration records available for the last name Ostergard. 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 249 military records available for the last name Ostergard. For the veterans among your Ostergard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ostergard lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Ostergard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Ostergard in 1963 was 86, and 78 in 2004.

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