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Oosterhuis Family History

Oosterhuis 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: Oosterhouse, Osterhaus, Osterholt, Westerhaus, Osterlund, Osterholm

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Where is the Oosterhuis family from?

You can see how Oosterhuis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oosterhuis family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Oosterhuis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Oosterhuis families living in Wisconsin. This was about 60% of all the recorded Oosterhuis's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Oosterhuis families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 338 census records available for the last name Oosterhuis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oosterhuis 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Oosterhuis. 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 19 military records available for the last name Oosterhuis. For the veterans among your Oosterhuis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oosterhuis lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Oosterhuis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Oosterhuis in 1953 was 49, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oosterhuis 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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