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Ostenburg Family History

Ostenburg 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: Osterberg, Oldenburg, Essenburg, Stenberg, Altenburg, Rosenburg

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Where is the Ostenburg family from?

You can see how Ostenburg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ostenburg family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ostenburg families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 17 Ostenburg families living in Nebraska. This was about 61% of all the recorded Ostenburg's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Ostenburg families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ostenburg 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 243 census records available for the last name Ostenburg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ostenburg 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 Ostenburg. 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 43 military records available for the last name Ostenburg. For the veterans among your Ostenburg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ostenburg lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2003, in the United States, Ostenburg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Ostenburg in 1976 was 67, and 87 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ostenburg 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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