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Osieja Family History

Osieja 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: Sieja, Osika, Osier, Opiela, Smieja, Siena, Oster, Oswell, Oliva

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Where is the Osieja family from?

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

In 1940, Waitress was the top reported job for people in the USA named Osieja. 100% of Osieja women worked as a Waitress.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Osieja family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 68 census records available for the last name Osieja. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Osieja 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Osieja. 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 29 military records available for the last name Osieja. For the veterans among your Osieja ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Osieja lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Osieja life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Osieja in 1968 was 84, and 75 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Osieja

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Osieja 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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