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Oesterritter Family History

Oesterritter 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: Ostermiller, Oestreicher, Sterritt, Skerritt, Hofstetter, Esterline

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Where is the Oesterritter family from?

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

There are 33 census records available for the last name Oesterritter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oesterritter 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Oesterritter. 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 4 military records available for the last name Oesterritter. For the veterans among your Oesterritter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oesterritter lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1996, in the United States, Oesterritter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Oesterritter in 1981 was 69, and 83 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oesterritter 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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