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Oostema Family History

Oostema 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: Postema, Postma, Costea, Rosema, Oster, Postel, Osten, Koster, Cosma

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Where is the Oostema family from?

You can see how Oostema families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oostema family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Oostema families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 14 Oostema families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Oostema's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Oostema families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oostema surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 91 census records available for the last name Oostema. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oostema 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Oostema. 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 19 military records available for the last name Oostema. For the veterans among your Oostema ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oostema lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Oostema life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Oostema in 1963 was 48, and 89 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oostema 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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