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Osterberg Family History

Osterberg Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from any of many places called with Middle Low German or Middle High German ōster ‘eastern’ + berg ‘mountain hill’. Places so named are common in Bavaria, Westphalia, and Lower Saxony.

Swedish (Österberg) and Norwegian (Østerberg): ornamental or topographic name composed of the elements öster ‘eastern’ + berg ‘mountain hill’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Osterberg family from?

You can see how Osterberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Osterberg family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Osterberg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 17 Osterberg families living in London. This was about 94% of all the recorded Osterberg's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Osterberg families in 1891.
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What did your Osterberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Maintenance Fitter Match Industry and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Osterberg. 100% of Osterberg men worked as a Maintenance Fitter Match Industry and 100% of Osterberg women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Maintenance Fitter Match Industry
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Osterberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Osterberg 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 5,000 immigration records available for the last name Osterberg. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Osterberg. For the veterans among your Osterberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Osterberg lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Osterberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Osterberg in 1956 was 49, and 77 in 2004.

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