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Ostheimer Family History

Ostheimer Surname Meaning

German and Jewish (western Ashkenazic): habitational name for someone from any of a number of places called Ostheim in Hesse, Franconia, and Thuringia.

This surname is also found in France (Alsace).

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


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Where is the Ostheimer family from?

You can see how Ostheimer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ostheimer family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Ostheimer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 31 Ostheimer families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 26% of all the recorded Ostheimer's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Ostheimer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ostheimer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Ostheimer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ostheimer. 32% of Ostheimer men worked as a Laborer and 22% of Ostheimer women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ostheimer were Salesman and Bookkeeper.

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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

  • Laborer
    32%
  • Clerk
    25%
  • Carpenter
    25%
  • Salesman
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    22%
  • Secretary
    22%
  • Housewife
    22%
  • Bookkeeper
    22%

What Ostheimer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Ostheimer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ostheimer 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 837 immigration records available for the last name Ostheimer. 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 943 military records available for the last name Ostheimer. For the veterans among your Ostheimer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ostheimer lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Ostheimer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Ostheimer in 1961 was 53, and 78 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ostheimer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ostheimer 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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