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Osterfeldt Family History

Osterfeldt Surname 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, Sternfeld, Overfelt, Seefeldt, Westerfeld, Sommerfeldt

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Where is the Osterfeldt family from?

You can see how Osterfeldt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Osterfeldt family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Osterfeldt family living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Osterfeldt's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Osterfeldt families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 46 census records available for the last name Osterfeldt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Osterfeldt 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Osterfeldt. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 3 military records available for the last name Osterfeldt. For the veterans among your Osterfeldt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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