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Osterlind Family History

Osterlind 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, Osterlund, Osterland, Esterline, Sterling, Oesterling

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Where is the Osterlind family from?

You can see how Osterlind families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Osterlind family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Osterlind families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Osterlind families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Osterlind's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Osterlind families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Osterlind surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Osterlind ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 161 census records available for the last name Osterlind. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Osterlind 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 286 immigration records available for the last name Osterlind. 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 33 military records available for the last name Osterlind. For the veterans among your Osterlind ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Osterlind lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2002, in the United States, Osterlind life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Osterlind in 1957 was 49, and 82 in 2002.

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