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Ostendorff Family History

Ostendorff Name 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: Ostendorf, Orendorff, Ohlendorf, Altendorf, Steindorf, Westendorf

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Where is the Ostendorff family from?

You can see how Ostendorff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ostendorff family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Ostendorff families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Ostendorff family living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Ostendorff's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Ostendorff families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ostendorff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ostendorff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Trucker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ostendorff. 100% of Ostendorff men worked as a Trucker. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Trucker
    100%
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Census Records

There are 508 census records available for the last name Ostendorff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ostendorff 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 106 immigration records available for the last name Ostendorff. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 136 military records available for the last name Ostendorff. For the veterans among your Ostendorff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ostendorff lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Ostendorff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Ostendorff in 1968 was 74, and 80 in 2004.

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