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Ostmann Family History

Ostmann Surname Meaning

North German: topographic name from Ost (‘east’) + Low German man ‘man’ denoting a person who lived to the east of a settlement.

(Östmann): see Oestmann.

Compare Eastman.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Ostmann family from?

You can see how Ostmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ostmann family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Ostmann families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Ostmann families living in London. This was about 86% of all the recorded Ostmann's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Ostmann families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ostmann 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 Ostmann ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ostmann. 38% of Ostmann men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Ostmann women worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Farmer
    38%
  • Manager
    38%
  • Farm Operator
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Ostmann family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 664 census records available for the last name Ostmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ostmann 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 397 immigration records available for the last name Ostmann. 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 421 military records available for the last name Ostmann. For the veterans among your Ostmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ostmann lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Ostmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Ostmann in 1961 was 59, and 74 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ostmann

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ostmann 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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