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Osteen Family History

Osteen Name Meaning

Probably an altered form (also O'Steen) of English Austin or Austen .

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


Similar surnames: Osten, Steen, Alsteen, Steven, Steel, Casteen, Stein, Costen, Ooten

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Where is the Osteen family from?

You can see how Osteen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Osteen family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Osteen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 9 Osteen families living in South Carolina. This was about 24% of all the recorded Osteen's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Osteen families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Osteen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Osteen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Osteen. 21% of Osteen men worked as a Farmer and 19% of Osteen women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Osteen were Truck Driver and New Worker. .

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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
    21%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Truck Driver
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    19%
  • Housewife
    9%
  • Clerk
    8%
  • New Worker
    6%
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Census Records

There are 14,000 census records available for the last name Osteen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Osteen 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 607 immigration records available for the last name Osteen. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Osteen. For the veterans among your Osteen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Osteen lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Osteen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Osteen in 1949 was 48, and 76 in 2004.

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