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Ostermeyer Family History

Ostermeyer Surname Meaning

German: variant of Ostermeier.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Ostermeyer family from?

You can see how Ostermeyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ostermeyer family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Ostermeyer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Ostermeyer families living in London. This was about 58% of all the recorded Ostermeyer's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Ostermeyer families in 1891.
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What did your Ostermeyer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Ostermeyer. 100% of Ostermeyer women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Ostermeyer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Ostermeyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ostermeyer 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 662 immigration records available for the last name Ostermeyer. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Ostermeyer. For the veterans among your Ostermeyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ostermeyer lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Ostermeyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Ostermeyer in 1958 was 55, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ostermeyer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ostermeyer 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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