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Osband Family History

Osband Surname Meaning

variant of Osborne with excrescent -d. Compare Chadband Goodband Rathband and Tichband.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Osband family from?

You can see how Osband families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Osband family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Osband families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 21 Osband families living in London. This was about 42% of all the recorded Osband's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Osband families in 1891.
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What did your Osband ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Osband. 100% of Osband women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Osband. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Osband 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 174 immigration records available for the last name Osband. 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 370 military records available for the last name Osband. For the veterans among your Osband ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Osband lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Osband life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Osband in 1966 was 74, and 83 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Osband 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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