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Ostenfeld Family History

Ostenfeld 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: Sternfeld, Steinfeld, Rosenfeld, Sonnenfeld, Stanfield, Greenfeld

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Where is the Ostenfeld family from?

You can see how Ostenfeld families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ostenfeld family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ostenfeld families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Ostenfeld families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Ostenfeld's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Ostenfeld families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 377 census records available for the last name Ostenfeld. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ostenfeld 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 180 immigration records available for the last name Ostenfeld. 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 22 military records available for the last name Ostenfeld. For the veterans among your Ostenfeld ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ostenfeld lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Ostenfeld life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Ostenfeld in 1967 was 68, and 100 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ostenfeld 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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