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Ostheim Family History

Ostheim 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: Opheim, Ostheimer, Ostrem, Stein, Oster, Ostler, Osten, Esther, Shim

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Where is the Ostheim family from?

You can see how Ostheim families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ostheim family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ostheim families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 27 Ostheim families living in New York. This was about 52% of all the recorded Ostheim's in USA. New York had the highest population of Ostheim families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ostheim surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 490 census records available for the last name Ostheim. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ostheim 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 181 immigration records available for the last name Ostheim. 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 449 military records available for the last name Ostheim. For the veterans among your Ostheim ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ostheim lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Ostheim life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Ostheim in 1964 was 88, and 65 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ostheim 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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