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Oosterhoff Family History

Oosterhoff 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: Westerhoff, Osterholt, Osthoff, Oosterhouse, Ostroff, Fetterhoff

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oosterhoff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 188 census records available for the last name Oosterhoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oosterhoff 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 120 immigration records available for the last name Oosterhoff. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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There are 28 military records available for the last name Oosterhoff. For the veterans among your Oosterhoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oosterhoff lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1999, in the United States, Oosterhoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Oosterhoff in 1973 was 62, and 69 in 1999.

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