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Ostenderf Family History

Ostenderf 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: Ostendorf, Stender, Osterberg, Ohlendorf, Ostrander, Stenner

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Where is the Ostenderf family from?

You can see how Ostenderf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ostenderf family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ostenderf families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Ostenderf families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Ostenderf's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Ostenderf families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 11 census records available for the last name Ostenderf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ostenderf 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Ostenderf. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Ostenderf. For the veterans among your Ostenderf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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