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Oset Family History

Oset 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: Ost, Osen, Ose, Oser, Osei, Ott, Moses, Over, Rose, Oster

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Where is the Oset family from?

You can see how Oset families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oset family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Oset families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Oset families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Oset's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Oset families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oset 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 Oset ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Oset. 60% of Oset 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
    60%
  • Farm Laborer
    40%

What Oset family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 269 census records available for the last name Oset. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oset 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 100 immigration records available for the last name Oset. 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 138 military records available for the last name Oset. For the veterans among your Oset ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oset lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Oset life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Oset in 1959 was 75, and 62 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Oset

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oset 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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