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Osbome Family History

Osbome 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: Osborne, Osborn, Osbon, Stone, Stowe, Som, Bode, Boye, Jerome, Shore

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Where is the Osbome family from?

You can see how Osbome families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Osbome family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Osbome families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Osbome families living in Hampshire. This was about 36% of all the recorded Osbome's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Osbome families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Osbome surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Osbome ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Osbome. 100% of Osbome 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 Osbome. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Osbome 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Osbome. 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 49 military records available for the last name Osbome. For the veterans among your Osbome ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Osbome lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Osbome 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Osbome

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