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Osavage Family History

Osavage 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: Savage, Sauvage, Salvage, Ramage, Savoie, Ladage, Sage, Waage, Savas

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Where is the Osavage family from?

You can see how Osavage families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Osavage family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Osavage family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Osavage's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Osavage families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Osavage 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 15 census records available for the last name Osavage. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Osavage 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Osavage. 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 6 military records available for the last name Osavage. For the veterans among your Osavage ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Osavage lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2000, in the United States, Osavage life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Osavage in 1972 was 65, and 84 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Osavage 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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