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Osimitz Family History

Osimitz 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: Smith, Spitz, Sitz, Simic, Seitz, Oshita, Steitz, Opitz, Nemitz

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Census Records

There are 9 census records available for the last name Osimitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Osimitz 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Osimitz. 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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There are 11 military records available for the last name Osimitz. For the veterans among your Osimitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Osimitz lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2000, in the United States, Osimitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Osimitz in 1970 was 61, and 82 in 2000.

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