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Osterly Family History

Osterly 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: Esterly, Oster, Overly, Stelly, Oesterle, Sterle, Easterly, Osterloh

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Where is the Osterly family from?

You can see how Osterly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Osterly family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Osterly families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 14 Osterly families living in Michigan. This was about 74% of all the recorded Osterly's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Osterly families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 222 census records available for the last name Osterly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Osterly 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Osterly. 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 19 military records available for the last name Osterly. For the veterans among your Osterly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Osterly lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1987, in the United States, Osterly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Osterly in 1966 was 70, and 88 in 1987.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Osterly 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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