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Osbonlighter Family History

Osbonlighter 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: Schlichter, Lighter, Kicklighter, Bolliger, Boughter, Golightly

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Where is the Osbonlighter family from?

You can see how Osbonlighter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Osbonlighter family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Osbonlighter families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Osbonlighter families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Osbonlighter's in USA. New York had the highest population of Osbonlighter families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 19 census records available for the last name Osbonlighter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Osbonlighter 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Osbonlighter. 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 19 military records available for the last name Osbonlighter. For the veterans among your Osbonlighter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Osbonlighter lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1993, in the United States, Osbonlighter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Osbonlighter in 1963 was 74, and 93 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Osbonlighter 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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