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Osgard Family History

Osgard 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: Oswald, Osland, Agard, Legard, Osgood, Bongard, Oscar, Gard, Bossard

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Where is the Osgard family from?

You can see how Osgard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Osgard family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Osgard families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Osgard families living in Dakota Territory. This was about 75% of all the recorded Osgard's in USA. Dakota Territory had the highest population of Osgard families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Osgard 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 Osgard ancestors do for a living?

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

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Osgard family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 445 census records available for the last name Osgard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Osgard 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Osgard. 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 62 military records available for the last name Osgard. For the veterans among your Osgard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Osgard lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Osgard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Osgard in 1965 was 67, and 88 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Osgard

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Osgard 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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