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Osterbery Family History

Osterbery 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: Osterberg, Ostberg, Sperber, Waterbury, Atterberry, Steeber, Overberg

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Where is the Osterbery family from?

You can see how Osterbery families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Osterbery family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Osterbery families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Osterbery families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Osterbery's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Osterbery families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Osterbery surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Osterbery ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Osterbery. 100% of Osterbery 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 268 census records available for the last name Osterbery. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Osterbery 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Osterbery. 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 12 military records available for the last name Osterbery. For the veterans among your Osterbery ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Osterbery lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1999, in the United States, Osterbery life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Osterbery in 1963 was 70, and 64 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Osterbery

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Osterbery 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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