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Oesterlei Family History

Oesterlei 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: Oesterle, Esterle, Betterley, Oesterreich, Oesterling, Sterle

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Where is the Oesterlei family from?

You can see how Oesterlei families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oesterlei family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Oesterlei families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Oesterlei families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Oesterlei's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Oesterlei families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 51 census records available for the last name Oesterlei. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oesterlei 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 Oesterlei. 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 19 military records available for the last name Oesterlei. For the veterans among your Oesterlei ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oesterlei lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Oesterlei life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Oesterlei in 1964 was 69, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oesterlei 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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