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Osterloh Family History

Osterloh Name Meaning

North German: topographic name from Middle Low German ōster ‘eastern easterly’ + loh ‘small wood’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Oster, Osterholt, Osterhout, Esterline, Overly, Oesterle, Osterling

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Where is the Osterloh family from?

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

What did your Osterloh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Osterloh. 40% of Osterloh men worked as a Farmer and 24% of Osterloh women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Osterloh were Salesman and Secretary. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    40%
  • Laborer
    11%
  • Farm Laborer
    7%
  • Salesman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    24%
  • Teacher
    24%
  • Stenographer
    18%
  • Secretary
    12%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Osterloh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Osterloh 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Osterloh. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Osterloh. For the veterans among your Osterloh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Osterloh lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Osterloh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Osterloh in 1962 was 70, and 90 in 2004.

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