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Osterloh Family History

Osterloh Surname Meaning

North German: topographic name from Middle Low German ōster ‘eastern easterly’ + loh ‘small wood’.

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


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Where is the Osterloh family from?

You can see how Osterloh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Osterloh family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Osterloh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Osterloh families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Osterloh's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Osterloh families in 1911.
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What did your Osterloh ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Osterloh. 100% of Osterloh women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Osterloh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Osterloh 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Osterloh. 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 Osterloh. For the veterans among your Osterloh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Osterloh lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Osterloh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Osterloh in 1962 was 70, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Osterloh 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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