Origins of the Ost surname
About the Osts
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Interesting facts about Ost
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
Who were Osts most likely to marry?
O'sts
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What are the most common Ost first names?
William
John
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Osts
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Commmon female occupations for Osts in 1921
Dress Maker
4
Dressmaker
3
General Servant Domestic
3
Mariners Wife
3
Assistant In The Business
2
Commmon male occupations for Osts in 1921
Mariner
15
Master
8
Farm Hands
6
General Labourer
6
Shipwright
5
