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Ostrum Family History

Ostrum Surname Meaning

Altered form of Swedish Öström (see Ostrom).

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


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Where is the Ostrum family from?

You can see how Ostrum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ostrum family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Ostrum families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 17 Ostrum families living in Ontario. This was about 65% of all the recorded Ostrum's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Ostrum families in 1911.
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What did your Ostrum ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Ostrum. 100% of Ostrum 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

What Ostrum family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Ostrum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ostrum 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 399 immigration records available for the last name Ostrum. 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 735 military records available for the last name Ostrum. For the veterans among your Ostrum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ostrum lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Ostrum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Ostrum in 1956 was 68, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ostrum 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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