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Ostermier Family History

Ostermier 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: Ostermeier, Ostermiller, Stermer, Ostermeyer, Overmier, Osterberg

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Where is the Ostermier family from?

You can see how Ostermier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ostermier family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ostermier families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Ostermier families living in Illinois. This was about 47% of all the recorded Ostermier's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Ostermier families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ostermier 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 Ostermier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ostermier. 43% of Ostermier men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Ostermier women worked as a Stenographer.

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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

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Carpenter
    29%
  • Farm Laborer
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Ostermier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 374 census records available for the last name Ostermier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ostermier 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Ostermier. 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 29 military records available for the last name Ostermier. For the veterans among your Ostermier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ostermier lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1993, in the United States, Ostermier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Ostermier in 1964 was 82, and 92 in 1993.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ostermier

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ostermier 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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