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Oosterveen Family History

Oosterveen 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: Ostergren, Steven, Osterberg, Ostermann, Oesterle, Sterken

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Where is the Oosterveen family from?

You can see how Oosterveen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oosterveen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Oosterveen family living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Oosterveen's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Oosterveen families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 133 census records available for the last name Oosterveen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oosterveen 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Oosterveen. 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 11 military records available for the last name Oosterveen. For the veterans among your Oosterveen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oosterveen lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Oosterveen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Oosterveen in 1966 was 74, and 84 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oosterveen 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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