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Ostermayer Family History

Ostermayer 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: Ostermeyer, Ostermeier, Ostermann, Stegmaier, Westermeyer

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Where is the Ostermayer family from?

You can see how Ostermayer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ostermayer family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Ostermayer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Ostermayer families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Ostermayer's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Ostermayer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ostermayer 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 Ostermayer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Manager and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ostermayer. 34% of Ostermayer men worked as a Manager and 100% of Ostermayer women worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Manager
    34%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Clerk
    23%
  • Retired
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Ostermayer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 839 census records available for the last name Ostermayer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ostermayer 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 151 immigration records available for the last name Ostermayer. 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 834 military records available for the last name Ostermayer. For the veterans among your Ostermayer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ostermayer lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Ostermayer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Ostermayer in 1965 was 66, and 98 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ostermayer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ostermayer 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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