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Ostendorph Family History

Ostendorph 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, Ohlendorf, Orendorff, Ostenson, Stender, Altendorf

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Where is the Ostendorph family from?

You can see how Ostendorph families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ostendorph family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ostendorph families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Ostendorph families living in Ohio. This was about 80% of all the recorded Ostendorph's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Ostendorph families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 46 census records available for the last name Ostendorph. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ostendorph 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Ostendorph. 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 military records available for the last name Ostendorph. For the veterans among your Ostendorph ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ostendorph lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1984, in the United States, Ostendorph life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Ostendorph in 1971 was 70, and 80 in 1984.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ostendorph 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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