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Osterle Family History

Osterle 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: Oesterle, Sterle, Esterle, Oster, Oberle, Steele, Stelle, Estelle

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Where is the Osterle family from?

You can see how Osterle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Osterle family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Osterle families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Osterle families living in Illinois. This was about 27% of all the recorded Osterle's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Osterle families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Osterle surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Osterle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Osterle. 25% of Osterle men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Osterle women worked as a Maid. .

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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

  • Salesman
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Watchman
    25%
  • Stenographer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%
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What Osterle family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 561 census records available for the last name Osterle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Osterle 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 143 immigration records available for the last name Osterle. 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 246 military records available for the last name Osterle. For the veterans among your Osterle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Osterle lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Osterle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Osterle in 1966 was 96, and 82 in 2002.

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