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Oestereicher Family History

Oestereicher 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: Oestreicher, Ostreicher, Streicher, Oesterreich, Oestreich

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Where is the Oestereicher family from?

You can see how Oestereicher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oestereicher family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Oestereicher families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Oestereicher families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Oestereicher's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Oestereicher families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 137 census records available for the last name Oestereicher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oestereicher 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 69 immigration records available for the last name Oestereicher. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 39 military records available for the last name Oestereicher. For the veterans among your Oestereicher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oestereicher lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1986, in the United States, Oestereicher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Oestereicher in 1971 was 82, and 84 in 1986.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oestereicher 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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