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Ostema Family History

Ostema 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, Oster, Osten, Ortega, Osteen, Ostrem, Stemm, Oshima

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Where is the Ostema family from?

You can see how Ostema families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ostema family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Ostema families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ostema's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Ostema families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ostema 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 Ostema ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ostema. 100% of Ostema men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Ostema family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 132 census records available for the last name Ostema. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ostema 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Ostema. 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 21 military records available for the last name Ostema. For the veterans among your Ostema ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ostema lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Ostema life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Ostema in 1969 was 19, and 55 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ostema

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ostema 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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