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Oosterwyk Family History

Oosterwyk 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: Oster, Koster, Doster, Coster, Poster, Foster, Pasternak, Oesterle

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Where is the Oosterwyk family from?

You can see how Oosterwyk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oosterwyk family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Oosterwyk families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Oosterwyk families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Oosterwyk's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Oosterwyk families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 66 census records available for the last name Oosterwyk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oosterwyk 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 84 immigration records available for the last name Oosterwyk. 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 37 military records available for the last name Oosterwyk. For the veterans among your Oosterwyk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oosterwyk lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Oosterwyk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Oosterwyk in 1967 was 71, and 92 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oosterwyk 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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