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Osenbach Family History

Osenbach 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: Odenbach, Rosenbach, Eisenbach, Osenbaugh, Seebach, Selbach

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Where is the Osenbach family from?

You can see how Osenbach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Osenbach family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Osenbach families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Osenbach family living in Indiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Osenbach's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Osenbach families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Osenbach 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 Osenbach ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Osenbach. 67% of Osenbach men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Osenbach women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Osenbach were Baker and Saleslady.

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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
    67%
  • Baker
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    34%
  • Maid
    34%
  • Saleslady
    34%

What Osenbach family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 629 census records available for the last name Osenbach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Osenbach 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Osenbach. 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 105 military records available for the last name Osenbach. For the veterans among your Osenbach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Osenbach lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Osenbach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Osenbach in 1965 was 80, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Osenbach 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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