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Ostheller Family History

Ostheller 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: Ostheimer, Scheller, Sheller, Steller, Mosteller, Heller, Seller

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Where is the Ostheller family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ostheller 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 Ostheller ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Ostheller ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 57 census records available for the last name Ostheller. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ostheller 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Ostheller. 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 91 military records available for the last name Ostheller. For the veterans among your Ostheller ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ostheller lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Ostheller life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Ostheller in 1967 was 83, and 91 in 2002.

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