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Ostdiek Family History

Ostdiek Surname Meaning

Altered form of Dutch Oostdijk (see Oostdyk). This surname was brought to North America from Germany but it is no longer found there.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Ostdiek family from?

You can see how Ostdiek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ostdiek family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ostdiek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Ostdiek families living in Nebraska. This was about 75% of all the recorded Ostdiek's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Ostdiek families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ostdiek 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 Ostdiek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ostdiek. 65% of Ostdiek men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    65%
  • Proprietor
    12%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Mechanic
    12%

What Ostdiek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 662 census records available for the last name Ostdiek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ostdiek 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Ostdiek. 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 51 military records available for the last name Ostdiek. For the veterans among your Ostdiek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ostdiek lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Ostdiek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Ostdiek in 1962 was 76, and 92 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ostdiek

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ostdiek 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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