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Ostermueller Family History

Ostermueller 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: Ostermiller, Ostermeier, Ostermeyer, Overmiller, Stadtmueller

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Where is the Ostermueller family from?

You can see how Ostermueller families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ostermueller family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Ostermueller families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Ostermueller's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Ostermueller families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ostermueller 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 Ostermueller ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Accountant was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ostermueller. 100% of Ostermueller men worked as an Accountant.

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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

  • Accountant
    100%

What Ostermueller family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 77 census records available for the last name Ostermueller. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ostermueller 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Ostermueller. 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 16 military records available for the last name Ostermueller. For the veterans among your Ostermueller ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ostermueller lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Ostermueller life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Ostermueller in 1966 was 76, and 92 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ostermueller

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ostermueller 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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