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Osanen Family History

Osanen 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: Osten, Osen, Sanden, Okane, Sane, Sanes, Osteen, Hanen, Sagen, Sanon

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Where is the Osanen family from?

You can see how Osanen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Osanen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Osanen family living in Iowa. This was about 50% of all the recorded Osanen's in USA. Iowa and 1 other state had the highest population of Osanen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Osanen 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 9 census records available for the last name Osanen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Osanen 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Osanen. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Osanen. For the veterans among your Osanen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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