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Oestman Family History

Oestman 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: Westman, Ostman, Oestmann, Osman, Hetman, Reitman, Oatman, Mesman

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Where is the Oestman family from?

You can see how Oestman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oestman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Oestman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Oestman families living in New York. This was about 54% of all the recorded Oestman's in USA. New York had the highest population of Oestman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oestman 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 Oestman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Oestman. 62% of Oestman men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Oestman women worked as a Housework.

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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

  • Farmer
    62%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Laborer
    10%
  • Farm Laborer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

What Oestman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 549 census records available for the last name Oestman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oestman 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 75 immigration records available for the last name Oestman. 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 53 military records available for the last name Oestman. For the veterans among your Oestman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oestman lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Oestman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Oestman in 1962 was 53, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Oestman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oestman 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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