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Osterlin Family History

Osterlin 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: Osterling, Serlin, Esterline, Easterlin, Sterling, Oesterling

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Where is the Osterlin family from?

You can see how Osterlin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Osterlin family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Osterlin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Osterlin families living in Ohio. This was about 42% of all the recorded Osterlin's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Osterlin families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Osterlin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Osterlin ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 176 census records available for the last name Osterlin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Osterlin 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 232 immigration records available for the last name Osterlin. 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 19 military records available for the last name Osterlin. For the veterans among your Osterlin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Osterlin lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Osterlin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Osterlin in 1966 was 78, and 53 in 2003.

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