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Osella Family History

Osella 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: Sella, Oswell, Stella, Sell, Pella, Selle, Rosell, Tella, Abella

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Where is the Osella family from?

You can see how Osella families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Osella family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Osella families living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Osella's in USA. California had the highest population of Osella families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Osella 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 Osella ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Janitor and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Osella. 50% of Osella men worked as a Janitor and 100% of Osella women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Janitor
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Osella family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 170 census records available for the last name Osella. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Osella 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 105 immigration records available for the last name Osella. 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 20 military records available for the last name Osella. For the veterans among your Osella ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Osella lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Osella life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Osella in 1965 was 84, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Osella

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Osella 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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