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Ostimer Family History

Ostimer 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, Mortimer, Latimer, Stier, Ostheimer, Simer, Osmer

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Where is the Ostimer family from?

You can see how Ostimer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ostimer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ostimer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Ostimer families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Ostimer's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Ostimer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ostimer 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 32 census records available for the last name Ostimer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ostimer 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Ostimer. 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 10 military records available for the last name Ostimer. For the veterans among your Ostimer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ostimer lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1976, in the United States, Ostimer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Ostimer in 1973 was 75, and 74 in 1976.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ostimer 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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