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Oostenink Family History

Oostenink 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: Oosting, Kostelnik, Stein, Osten, Holstein, Senick, Kosten, Huenink

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oostenink 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 60 census records available for the last name Oostenink. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oostenink 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Oostenink. 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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There are 14 military records available for the last name Oostenink. For the veterans among your Oostenink ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oostenink lifespan?

Between 1952 and 1999, in the United States, Oostenink life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Oostenink in 1952 was 60, and 78 in 1999.

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