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Osterban Family History

Osterban 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: Osterman, Ostermann, Kosterman, Ostertag, Otterman, Osterland

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Where is the Osterban family from?

You can see how Osterban families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Osterban family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Osterban families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Osterban's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Osterban families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Osterban 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 26 census records available for the last name Osterban. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Osterban 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Osterban. 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 3 military records available for the last name Osterban. For the veterans among your Osterban ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Osterban lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1974, in the United States, Osterban life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Osterban in 1967 was 82, and 81 in 1974.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Osterban 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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