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Oosterhaven Family History

Oosterhaven 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: Ketterhagen, Sternhagen, Ostermann, Kosterman, Oosterhouse, Osterhaus

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Where is the Oosterhaven family from?

You can see how Oosterhaven families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oosterhaven family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Oosterhaven families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Oosterhaven's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Oosterhaven families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oosterhaven 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 42 census records available for the last name Oosterhaven. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oosterhaven 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Oosterhaven. 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 6 military records available for the last name Oosterhaven. For the veterans among your Oosterhaven ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oosterhaven lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1995, in the United States, Oosterhaven life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Oosterhaven in 1976 was 76, and 63 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oosterhaven 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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