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Ostier Family History

Ostier 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: Oster, Ostler, Stier, Osier, Postier, Otter, Osten, Esther, Spier

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Where is the Ostier family from?

You can see how Ostier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ostier family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Ostier families were found in USA in 1880, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Ostier families living in Northamptonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Ostier's in United Kingdom. Northamptonshire had the highest population of Ostier families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ostier 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 47 census records available for the last name Ostier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ostier 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Ostier. 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 8 military records available for the last name Ostier. For the veterans among your Ostier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ostier lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1976, in the United States, Ostier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Ostier in 1967 was 66, and 74 in 1976.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ostier 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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