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Osbons Family History

Osbons 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: Osbon, Osborne, Osmond, Sons, Osbun, Osborn, Osmon, Song, Son, Bond

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You can see how Osbons families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Osbons family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Osbons families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Osbons families living in Virginia. This was about 55% of all the recorded Osbons's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Osbons families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 59 census records available for the last name Osbons. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Osbons 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Osbons. 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 2 military records available for the last name Osbons. For the veterans among your Osbons ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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