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Oosterhoudt Family History

Oosterhoudt 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: Osterhoudt, Oosterhouse, Osterhout, Osterholt, Westerhold, Osterhaus

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Where is the Oosterhoudt family from?

You can see how Oosterhoudt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oosterhoudt family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Oosterhoudt families were found in USA in 1840. In 1840 there were 27 Oosterhoudt families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Oosterhoudt's in USA. New York had the highest population of Oosterhoudt families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oosterhoudt 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 115 census records available for the last name Oosterhoudt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oosterhoudt 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Oosterhoudt. 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 105 military records available for the last name Oosterhoudt. For the veterans among your Oosterhoudt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oosterhoudt lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Oosterhoudt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Oosterhoudt in 1972 was 42, and 72 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oosterhoudt 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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