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Ostmeyer Family History

Ostmeyer 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: Altmeyer, Rosemeyer, Holtmeyer, Horstmeyer, Ortmeier, Steyer

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Where is the Ostmeyer family from?

You can see how Ostmeyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ostmeyer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ostmeyer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Ostmeyer families living in Connecticut. This was about 36% of all the recorded Ostmeyer's in USA. Connecticut and 1 other state had the highest population of Ostmeyer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ostmeyer 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 Ostmeyer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Employer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ostmeyer. 67% of Ostmeyer men worked as an Employer.

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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

  • Employer
    67%
  • Farmer
    34%

What Ostmeyer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 860 census records available for the last name Ostmeyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ostmeyer 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 87 immigration records available for the last name Ostmeyer. 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 325 military records available for the last name Ostmeyer. For the veterans among your Ostmeyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ostmeyer lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Ostmeyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Ostmeyer in 1967 was 85, and 53 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ostmeyer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ostmeyer 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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