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Osaben Family History

Osaben 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: Sabin, Osten, Osen, Maben, Saber, Sabet, Okabe, Osteen, Sagen, Saban

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Where is the Osaben family from?

You can see how Osaben families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Osaben family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Osaben family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Osaben's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Osaben families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Osaben surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 103 census records available for the last name Osaben. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Osaben 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Osaben. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 63 military records available for the last name Osaben. For the veterans among your Osaben ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Osaben lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Osaben life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Osaben in 1963 was 82, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Osaben

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Osaben 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.

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