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Osterhoudt Family History

Osterhoudt Surname Meaning

Dutch: variant of Osterhout.

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


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Where is the Osterhoudt family from?

You can see how Osterhoudt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Osterhoudt family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Osterhoudt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Osterhoudt families living in New York. This was about 44% of all the recorded Osterhoudt's in USA. New York had the highest population of Osterhoudt families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Osterhoudt 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 Osterhoudt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Osterhoudt. 23% of Osterhoudt men worked as a Laborer and 19% of Osterhoudt women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Osterhoudt were Salesman and Bookkeeper.

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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

  • Laborer
    23%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Truck Driver
    7%
  • Salesman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    19%
  • Stenographer
    11%
  • Housework
    11%
  • Bookkeeper
    9%

What Osterhoudt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Osterhoudt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Osterhoudt 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 265 immigration records available for the last name Osterhoudt. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Osterhoudt. For the veterans among your Osterhoudt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Osterhoudt lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Osterhoudt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Osterhoudt in 1952 was 47, and 60 in 2004.

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