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Osmer Family History

Osmer Surname Meaning

English (Kent) and North German: from an Old English and ancient Germanic personal name composed of Old English Old Saxon ōs ‘god’ + Old English mǣr Old Saxon mere ‘famous’

(Middle English Osmer).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Osmer family from?

You can see how Osmer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Osmer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Osmer families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Osmer families living in Kent. This was about 32% of all the recorded Osmer's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Osmer families in 1891.
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What did your Osmer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Osmer. 100% of Osmer women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Osmer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Osmer 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 721 immigration records available for the last name Osmer. 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 939 military records available for the last name Osmer. For the veterans among your Osmer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Osmer lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Osmer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Osmer in 1947 was 39, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Osmer 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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