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Oesterich Family History

Oesterich 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, Westrich, Oestreich, Hemmerich, Oesterle, Emmerich

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Where is the Oesterich family from?

You can see how Oesterich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oesterich family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Oesterich families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Oesterich families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Oesterich's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Oesterich families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oesterich 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 Oesterich ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Owner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Oesterich. 100% of Oesterich men worked as an Owner.

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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

  • Owner
    100%

What Oesterich family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 186 census records available for the last name Oesterich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oesterich 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Oesterich. 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 49 military records available for the last name Oesterich. For the veterans among your Oesterich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oesterich lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2002, in the United States, Oesterich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Oesterich in 1974 was 46, and 84 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oesterich 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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