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Osterbrink Family History

Osterbrink 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: Unterbrink, Osterling, Steinbrink, Otterbein, Ostergren, Esterbrook

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Where is the Osterbrink family from?

You can see how Osterbrink families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Osterbrink family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Osterbrink families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Osterbrink families living in Wisconsin. This was about 47% of all the recorded Osterbrink's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Osterbrink families in 1880.
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What did your Osterbrink ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labor and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Osterbrink. 100% of Osterbrink men worked as a Labor and 60% of Osterbrink women worked as a Housewife.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Labor
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    60%
  • Housework
    40%

What Osterbrink family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 254 census records available for the last name Osterbrink. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Osterbrink 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Osterbrink. 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 60 military records available for the last name Osterbrink. For the veterans among your Osterbrink ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Osterbrink lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Osterbrink life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Osterbrink in 1963 was 84, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Osterbrink 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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