Osterweil Family History

Osterweil Surname Meaning

Similar surnames: Osterberg, Ostermeier, Sterkel, Otterbein, Oster, Oswell, Sewell, Steckel, Ostermann, Osterholt

2,000 record(s) for Osterweil

616	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
87	Military Records
304	Immigration Records
631	Census and Voter Lists
446	Member Trees

Where is the Osterweil family from?

You can see how Osterweil families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Osterweil family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 9 Osterweil families living in New York. This was about 69% of all the recorded Osterweil's in USA. New York had the highest population of Osterweil families in 1920.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Osterweil surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Osterweil ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Osterweil. 56% of Osterweil men worked as a Salesman and 60% of Osterweil women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Osterweil were Clerk and Typist.

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

56%

Clerk

45%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

Stenographer

60%

Typist

40%

What Osterweil family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 631 census records available for the last name Osterweil. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Osterweil census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Passenger List

There are 304 immigration records available for the last name Osterweil. 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.

Military Records

There are 87 military records available for the last name Osterweil. For the veterans among your Osterweil ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

What is the average Osterweil lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Osterweil life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Osterweil in 1953 was 53, and 85 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Osterweil ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.