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Ostrer Family History

Ostrer 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, Ostrem, Otter, Storer, Osten, Esther, Koster, Doster

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Where is the Ostrer family from?

You can see how Ostrer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ostrer family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Ostrer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Ostrer family living in Alabama. This was 100% of all the recorded Ostrer's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Ostrer families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ostrer 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 359 census records available for the last name Ostrer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ostrer 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 384 immigration records available for the last name Ostrer. 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 28 military records available for the last name Ostrer. For the veterans among your Ostrer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ostrer lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Ostrer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Ostrer in 1963 was 78, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ostrer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ostrer 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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