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Osterhoff Family History

Osterhoff 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: Osterholt, Westerhoff, Osthoff, Ostroff, Osterholm, Osterhout

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Where is the Osterhoff family from?

You can see how Osterhoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Osterhoff family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Osterhoff families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Osterhoff families living in Michigan. This was about 67% of all the recorded Osterhoff's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Osterhoff families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Osterhoff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Osterhoff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stationary Dept were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Osterhoff. 43% of Osterhoff men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Osterhoff women worked as a Stationary Dept. .

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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
    43%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Carpenter
    22%
  • Salesman
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stationary Dept
    100%
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Census Records

There are 443 census records available for the last name Osterhoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Osterhoff 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 147 immigration records available for the last name Osterhoff. 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 147 military records available for the last name Osterhoff. For the veterans among your Osterhoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Osterhoff lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Osterhoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Osterhoff in 1963 was 59, and 61 in 2003.

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