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Ostrom Name Meaning

Swedish (Öström): ornamental name composed of the elements ö ‘island’ + ström ‘river’.

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


Similar surnames: Bostrom, Strom, Mostrom, Forstrom, Norstrom, Sjostrom, Ekstrom

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Where is the Ostrom family from?

You can see how Ostrom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ostrom family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Ostrom families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 50 Ostrom families living in Ontario. This was about 46% of all the recorded Ostrom's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Ostrom families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ostrom surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ostrom ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Rooming House were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Ostrom. 77% of Ostrom men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Ostrom women worked as a Rooming House. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ostrom were Clerk and Wife. .

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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
    77%
  • Farmers Son
    9%
  • Labourer
    9%
  • Clerk
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Rooming House
    50%
  • Wife
    50%
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Census Records

There are 21,000 census records available for the last name Ostrom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ostrom 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Ostrom. 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 Ostrom. For the veterans among your Ostrom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ostrom lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Ostrom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Ostrom in 1948 was 62, and 73 in 2004.

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