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Osthof Family History

Osthof 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: Osthoff, Ostrow, Ostrov, Olthoff, Ostroff, Ostrom, Oster, Ostler

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Where is the Osthof family from?

You can see how Osthof families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Osthof family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Osthof families living in Iowa. This was about 83% of all the recorded Osthof's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Osthof families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Osthof surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 50 census records available for the last name Osthof. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Osthof 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Osthof. 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 50 military records available for the last name Osthof. For the veterans among your Osthof ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Osthof lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1997, in the United States, Osthof life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Osthof in 1973 was 62, and 86 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Osthof 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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