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Ostermayr Family History

Ostermayr 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: Ostermann, Osterman, Ostermeyer, Ostermeier, Kosterman, Ostertag

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Census Records

There are 19 census records available for the last name Ostermayr. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ostermayr 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Ostermayr. 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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There are 204 military records available for the last name Ostermayr. For the veterans among your Ostermayr ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ostermayr lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1991, in the United States, Ostermayr life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Ostermayr in 1974 was 92, and 96 in 1991.

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