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Oesterwinter Family History

Oesterwinter 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: Esterline, Oesterling, Ostermiller, Oestreicher, Sterzinger, Stringer

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Where is the Oesterwinter family from?

You can see how Oesterwinter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oesterwinter family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Oesterwinter family living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Oesterwinter's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Oesterwinter families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oesterwinter 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 19 census records available for the last name Oesterwinter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oesterwinter 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Oesterwinter. 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 Oesterwinter. For the veterans among your Oesterwinter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oesterwinter lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1999, in the United States, Oesterwinter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Oesterwinter in 1972 was 63, and 70 in 1999.

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