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Osbonne Family History

Osbonne 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, Sonne, Bonne, Osbourne, Osborn, Osbon, Stone, Senne, Boone

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Where is the Osbonne family from?

You can see how Osbonne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Osbonne family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Osbonne families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Osbonne family living in Cornwall. This was 100% of all the recorded Osbonne's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Osbonne families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Osbonne 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 96 census records available for the last name Osbonne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Osbonne 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Osbonne. 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 10 military records available for the last name Osbonne. For the veterans among your Osbonne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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