Origins of the Oster surname
About the Osters
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Interesting facts about Oster
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
Who were Osters most likely to marry?
O'sters
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What are the most common Oster first names?
John
Jacob
Mary
Anna
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Common jobs for Osters
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Commmon female occupations for Osters in 1921
General Servant
4
Child
2
Laundress
2
Agricultural Labourers Widow
1
Assistant Collar W House
1
Commmon male occupations for Osters in 1921
Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers
15
Farm Hands
11
General Farmers
8
Tinsmiths
8
Agricultural Labourer
7
