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Osterland Name Meaning

German: habitational or ethnic name from Middle High German österland ‘country or land lying to the east’ also ‘Austria’.

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


Similar surnames: Ostermann, Esterline, Haberland, Outland, Sterling, Strand, Osterhaus

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Where is the Osterland family from?

You can see how Osterland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Osterland family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Osterland families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Osterland families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Osterland's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Osterland families in 1911.
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What did your Osterland ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Osterland. 32% of Osterland men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Osterland women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Osterland were Laborer and Teacher. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    32%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Carpenter
    14%
  • Laborer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%
  • Teacher
    34%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Osterland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Osterland 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 629 immigration records available for the last name Osterland. 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 435 military records available for the last name Osterland. For the veterans among your Osterland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Osterland lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2003, in the United States, Osterland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Osterland in 1954 was 47, and 72 in 2003.

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