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Osterhof Family History

Osterhof Name 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: Osterholt, Osterloh, Osterholm, Osterhout, Oster, Otero, Ostrow

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Where is the Osterhof family from?

You can see how Osterhof families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Osterhof family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Osterhof families living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Osterhof's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Osterhof families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Osterhof surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Osterhof ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Osterhof ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 111 census records available for the last name Osterhof. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Osterhof 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Osterhof. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 13 military records available for the last name Osterhof. For the veterans among your Osterhof ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Osterhof lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1993, in the United States, Osterhof life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Osterhof in 1982 was 85, and 90 in 1993.

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