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Osden Family History

Osden 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: Osten, Osen, Oden, Olden, Odden, Ogden, Bowden, Oster, Olsen, Cowden

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Where is the Osden family from?

You can see how Osden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Osden family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Osden families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Osden family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Osden's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Osden families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Osden 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 Osden ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Osden. 100% of Osden men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 307 census records available for the last name Osden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Osden 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Osden. 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 34 military records available for the last name Osden. For the veterans among your Osden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Osden lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Osden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Osden in 1967 was 74, and 73 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Osden 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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