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Osterland Family History

Osterland Surname Meaning

German: habitational or ethnic name from Middle High German österland ‘country or land lying to the east’ also ‘Austria’.

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


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Where is the Osterland family from?

You can see how Osterland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Osterland family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Osterland families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Osterland family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Osterland's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Osterland families in 1891.
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What did your Osterland ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Osterland. 100% of Osterland women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Osterland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Osterland 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 629 immigration records available for the last name Osterland. 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 435 military records available for the last name Osterland. For the veterans among your Osterland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Osterland lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2003, in the United States, Osterland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Osterland in 1954 was 47, and 72 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Osterland

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Osterland 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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