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Ostroot Family History

Ostroot 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: Stroot, Ostrow, Stroop, Ostrov, Ostroff, Ostrom, Strout, Strott

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Where is the Ostroot family from?

You can see how Ostroot families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ostroot family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 10 Ostroot families living in South Dakota. This was about 53% of all the recorded Ostroot's in USA. South Dakota had the highest population of Ostroot families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ostroot 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 Ostroot ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Merchant and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ostroot. 50% of Ostroot men worked as a Merchant and 100% of Ostroot women worked as a Teacher.

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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

  • Merchant
    50%
  • Salesman
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Ostroot family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 465 census records available for the last name Ostroot. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ostroot 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Ostroot. 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 37 military records available for the last name Ostroot. For the veterans among your Ostroot ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ostroot lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Ostroot life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Ostroot in 1963 was 60, and 94 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ostroot

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ostroot 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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