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Osterer Family History

Osterer 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: Oster, Ostler, Storer, Osterberg, Steer, Steuer, Osteen, Steger

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Where is the Osterer family from?

You can see how Osterer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Osterer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Osterer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Osterer family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Osterer's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Osterer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Osterer 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 115 census records available for the last name Osterer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Osterer 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 108 immigration records available for the last name Osterer. 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 203 military records available for the last name Osterer. For the veterans among your Osterer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Osterer lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2000, in the United States, Osterer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Osterer in 1972 was 48, and 79 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Osterer 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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