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Oosterom Family History

Oosterom 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: Mostrom, Bostrom, Ostrom, Oster, Strom, Koster, Doster, Coster

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oosterom 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 179 census records available for the last name Oosterom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oosterom 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 135 immigration records available for the last name Oosterom. 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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Draft Cards

There are 12 military records available for the last name Oosterom. For the veterans among your Oosterom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oosterom lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1999, in the United States, Oosterom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Oosterom in 1970 was 78, and 77 in 1999.

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