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Ostricker Family History

Ostricker 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: Stricker, Strecker, Striker, Strycker, Ostreicher, Strickler, Bricker

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Where is the Ostricker family from?

You can see how Ostricker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ostricker family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Ostricker families living in Louisiana. This was about 40% of all the recorded Ostricker's in USA. Louisiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Ostricker families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ostricker 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 78 census records available for the last name Ostricker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ostricker 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Ostricker. 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 14 military records available for the last name Ostricker. For the veterans among your Ostricker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ostricker lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Ostricker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Ostricker in 1971 was 82, and 90 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ostricker

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ostricker 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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