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Osmena Family History

Osmena 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: Osment, Osman, Osten, Osen, Sena, Osmond, Osuna, Osmer, Ommen, Mena

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Census Records

There are 3 census records available for the last name Osmena. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Osmena 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 158 immigration records available for the last name Osmena. 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 16 military records available for the last name Osmena. For the veterans among your Osmena ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Osmena lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2002, in the United States, Osmena life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Osmena in 1979 was 77, and 56 in 2002.

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