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Osmunsen Family History

Osmunsen 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: Osmundsen, Munsen, Asmussen, Osmundson, Munsey, Omundson, Munden

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Where is the Osmunsen family from?

You can see how Osmunsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Osmunsen family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Osmunsen families living in Dakota Territory. This was about 88% of all the recorded Osmunsen's in USA. Dakota Territory had the highest population of Osmunsen families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 46 census records available for the last name Osmunsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Osmunsen 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Osmunsen. 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 Osmunsen. For the veterans among your Osmunsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Osmunsen lifespan?

Between 1993 and 2002, in the United States, Osmunsen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Osmunsen in 1993 was 76, and 83 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Osmunsen 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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