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Osterbeck Family History

Osterbeck 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: Overbeck, Osterberg, Westerbeck, Oberbeck, Sperbeck, Storbeck

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Where is the Osterbeck family from?

You can see how Osterbeck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Osterbeck family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Osterbeck families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Osterbeck families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Osterbeck's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Osterbeck families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Osterbeck 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 177 census records available for the last name Osterbeck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Osterbeck 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Osterbeck. 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 8 military records available for the last name Osterbeck. For the veterans among your Osterbeck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Osterbeck lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Osterbeck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Osterbeck in 1967 was 57, and 96 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Osterbeck

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Osterbeck 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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