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Origins of the Ostler surname

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About the Ostlers

We have a total number of 7309 records for people with the last name Ostler.

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Where do most Ostlers live?

In 1921, most Ostlers lived in South West.


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Interesting facts about Ostlers

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 6,300 records for the Ostler surname. The oldest one dates back to .

Who were Ostlers most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Ostlers.

What are the most common Ostler first names?

  • William
  • John
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

Our birth record sets tell us the names of Ostler family members

Common jobs for Ostlers

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Ostlers in 1921
Laundress

22

Glover

17

Dressmaker

15

Living On Own Means

15

Domestic Servant

13

Common Male occupations for Ostlers in 1921
Agricultural Labourer

42

Glove Cutter

27

Farm Labourer

23

General Labourer

23

Carpenter

19

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