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Osterson Family History

Osterson 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: Otterson, Ostenson, Peterson, Stenson, Estenson, Osterman, Osterloh

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Where is the Osterson family from?

You can see how Osterson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Osterson family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Osterson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Osterson families living in Texas. This was about 67% of all the recorded Osterson's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Osterson families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Osterson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Osterson ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 230 census records available for the last name Osterson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Osterson 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Osterson. 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 45 military records available for the last name Osterson. For the veterans among your Osterson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Osterson lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Osterson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Osterson in 1969 was 68, and 85 in 2003.

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