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Ostermiller Family History

Ostermiller Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Ostermüller a distinguishing name for a miller (see Mueller) whose mill was situated to the east (see Oster) of a settlement.

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


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Where is the Ostermiller family from?

You can see how Ostermiller families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ostermiller family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ostermiller families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Ostermiller families living in Ohio. This was about 31% of all the recorded Ostermiller's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Ostermiller families in 1880.
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What did your Ostermiller ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ostermiller. 49% of Ostermiller men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Ostermiller women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ostermiller were Carpenter 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
    49%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Miner
    9%
  • Carpenter
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%

What Ostermiller family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 769 census records available for the last name Ostermiller. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ostermiller 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 118 immigration records available for the last name Ostermiller. 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 422 military records available for the last name Ostermiller. For the veterans among your Ostermiller ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ostermiller lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Ostermiller life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Ostermiller in 1955 was 37, and 80 in 2004.

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