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Ostermeir Family History

Ostermeir 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: Ostermeier, Stermer, Ostermeyer, Osterberg, Ostermann, Ostheimer

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Where is the Ostermeir family from?

You can see how Ostermeir families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ostermeir family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ostermeir families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Ostermeir families living in Illinois. This was about 75% of all the recorded Ostermeir's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Ostermeir families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ostermeir surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ostermeir ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 131 census records available for the last name Ostermeir. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ostermeir 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Ostermeir. 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 64 military records available for the last name Ostermeir. For the veterans among your Ostermeir ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ostermeir lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1992, in the United States, Ostermeir life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Ostermeir in 1970 was 65, and 79 in 1992.

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