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Osmere Family History

Osmere 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: Osmer, Oster, Ohmer, Osberg, Oser, Omer, Shere, Osier, Fosmire, Osher

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Where is the Osmere family from?

You can see how Osmere families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Osmere family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Osmere family living in Vermont. This was 100% of all the recorded Osmere's in USA. Vermont had the highest population of Osmere families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Osmere surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 9 census records available for the last name Osmere. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Osmere 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Osmere. 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 2 military records available for the last name Osmere. For the veterans among your Osmere ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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