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Oestheimer Family History

Oestheimer 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: Ostheimer, Westheimer, Wertheimer, Berkheimer, Steimer, Reinheimer

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Where is the Oestheimer family from?

You can see how Oestheimer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oestheimer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Oestheimer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Oestheimer families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Oestheimer's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Oestheimer families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 37 census records available for the last name Oestheimer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oestheimer 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Oestheimer. 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 30 military records available for the last name Oestheimer. For the veterans among your Oestheimer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oestheimer lifespan?

Average Oestheimer life expectancy in 1966 was 71 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oestheimer 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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