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Osterlund Name Meaning

Swedish (Österlund) and Danish (Østerlund): ornamental or topographic name composed of the elements öster ‘eastern’ + lund ‘grove’.

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


Similar surnames: Ostlund, Westerlund, Okerlund, Stenlund, Osterling, Soderlund

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Where is the Osterlund family from?

You can see how Osterlund families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Osterlund family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Osterlund families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Osterlund family living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Osterlund's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Osterlund families in 1891.
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What did your Osterlund ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Osterlund. 25% of Osterlund men worked as a Farmer and 28% of Osterlund women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Osterlund were Salesman and Secretary. .

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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

  • Farmer
    25%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Salesman
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    28%
  • Teacher
    28%
  • Bookkeeper
    28%
  • Secretary
    19%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Osterlund. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Osterlund 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 Osterlund. 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 318 military records available for the last name Osterlund. For the veterans among your Osterlund ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Osterlund lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Osterlund life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Osterlund in 1954 was 29, and 77 in 2004.

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