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Ostendorf Family History

Ostendorf Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from Ostendorf a common placename in the region of Münster Westphalia.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Ostendorf family from?

You can see how Ostendorf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ostendorf family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Ostendorf families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 45 Ostendorf families living in Maryland. This was about 20% of all the recorded Ostendorf's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Ostendorf families in 1880.
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What did your Ostendorf ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ostendorf. 26% of Ostendorf men worked as a Farmer and 18% of Ostendorf women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ostendorf were Salesman and Housewife.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    26%
  • Laborer
    11%
  • Machinist
    8%
  • Salesman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    18%
  • Stenographer
    18%
  • Saleslady
    10%
  • Housewife
    8%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Ostendorf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ostendorf 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Ostendorf. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Ostendorf. For the veterans among your Ostendorf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ostendorf lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Ostendorf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Ostendorf in 1942 was 39, and 85 in 2004.

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