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Oesterlin Family History

Oesterlin 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: Oesterling, Esterline, Easterlin, Oesterle, Osterling, Peterlin

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Where is the Oesterlin family from?

You can see how Oesterlin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oesterlin family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Oesterlin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Oesterlin family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Oesterlin's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Oesterlin families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oesterlin 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 159 census records available for the last name Oesterlin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oesterlin 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 116 immigration records available for the last name Oesterlin. 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 54 military records available for the last name Oesterlin. For the veterans among your Oesterlin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oesterlin lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2000, in the United States, Oesterlin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Oesterlin in 1963 was 75, and 93 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oesterlin 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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