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Osterfelt Family History

Osterfelt 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: Osterholt, Overfelt, Osterberg, Sternfeld, Westervelt, Sterkel

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Where is the Osterfelt family from?

You can see how Osterfelt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Osterfelt family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Osterfelt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Osterfelt family living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Osterfelt's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Osterfelt families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 196 census records available for the last name Osterfelt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Osterfelt 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Osterfelt. 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 30 military records available for the last name Osterfelt. For the veterans among your Osterfelt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Osterfelt lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1992, in the United States, Osterfelt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Osterfelt in 1963 was 71, and 84 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Osterfelt 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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