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Osterback Family History

Osterback 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: Utterback, Overbeck, Osterberg, Ostermann, Westerbeck, Oberbeck

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Where is the Osterback family from?

You can see how Osterback families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Osterback family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Osterback family living in Alaska. This was about 25% of all the recorded Osterback's in USA. Alaska and 3 other states had the highest population of Osterback families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 146 census records available for the last name Osterback. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Osterback 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 223 immigration records available for the last name Osterback. 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 Osterback. For the veterans among your Osterback ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Osterback lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Osterback life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Osterback in 1966 was 90, and 95 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Osterback 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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