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Oestereich Family History

Oestereich 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: Oesterreich, Oestreich, Streich, Oesterling, Oestreicher, Westrich

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Where is the Oestereich family from?

You can see how Oestereich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oestereich family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 20 Oestereich families living in Wisconsin. This was about 80% of all the recorded Oestereich's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Oestereich families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oestereich 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 Oestereich ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Oestereich. 34% of Oestereich men worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Clerk
    34%
  • Farm Labor
    23%
  • Truck Driver
    23%
  • Machinist
    23%

What Oestereich family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 516 census records available for the last name Oestereich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oestereich 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 161 immigration records available for the last name Oestereich. 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 122 military records available for the last name Oestereich. For the veterans among your Oestereich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oestereich lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Oestereich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Oestereich in 1967 was 76, and 71 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Oestereich

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oestereich 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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