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Oesterly Family History

Oesterly Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Oesterle, Esterly, Fetterly, Easterly, Oester, Esterle, Messerly

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Where is the Oesterly family from?

You can see how Oesterly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oesterly family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Oesterly families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 37 Oesterly families living in Michigan. This was about 47% of all the recorded Oesterly's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Oesterly families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oesterly surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Oesterly ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Oesterly. 43% of Oesterly men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    43%
  • Farming
    29%
  • Manufacturer
    29%

What Oesterly family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 394 census records available for the last name Oesterly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oesterly 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Oesterly. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 29 military records available for the last name Oesterly. For the veterans among your Oesterly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oesterly lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Oesterly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Oesterly in 1963 was 65, and 68 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oesterly ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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