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Osterlo Family History

Osterlo 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: Osterloh, Oster, Otero, Oesterle, Sterle, Costello, Esterle, Esterly

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Where is the Osterlo family from?

You can see how Osterlo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Osterlo family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Osterlo families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Osterlo family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Osterlo's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Osterlo families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Osterlo surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Osterlo ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 133 census records available for the last name Osterlo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Osterlo 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Osterlo. 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 5 military records available for the last name Osterlo. For the veterans among your Osterlo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Osterlo lifespan?

Between 1984 and 2001, in the United States, Osterlo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Osterlo in 1984 was 81, and 89 in 2001.

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