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Oostmeyer Family History

Oostmeyer 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: Rosemeyer, Holtmeyer, Horstmeyer, Westmeyer, Altmeyer, Rothmeyer

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Where is the Oostmeyer family from?

You can see how Oostmeyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oostmeyer family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Oostmeyer families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Oostmeyer's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Oostmeyer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oostmeyer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Oostmeyer ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Salesman
    100%
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Census Records

There are 73 census records available for the last name Oostmeyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oostmeyer 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Oostmeyer. 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 12 military records available for the last name Oostmeyer. For the veterans among your Oostmeyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oostmeyer lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Oostmeyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Oostmeyer in 1965 was 81, and 93 in 2003.

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