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Osterlund Family History

Osterlund Surname Meaning

Swedish (Österlund) and Danish (Østerlund): ornamental or topographic name composed of the elements öster ‘eastern’ + lund ‘grove’.

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


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Where is the Osterlund family from?

You can see how Osterlund families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Osterlund family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Osterlund families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 9 Osterlund families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Osterlund's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Osterlund families in 1911.
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What did your Osterlund ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Osterlund. 100% of Osterlund men worked as a Farmer.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Osterlund. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Osterlund 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 Osterlund. 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 318 military records available for the last name Osterlund. For the veterans among your Osterlund ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Osterlund lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Osterlund life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Osterlund in 1954 was 29, and 77 in 2004.

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