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Osoff Family History

Osoff 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: Rosoff, Hoff, Orloff, Goff, Koff, Boff, Oliff, Stoff, Osthoff, Skoff

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Where is the Osoff family from?

You can see how Osoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Osoff family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Osoff families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Osoff's in USA. New York had the highest population of Osoff families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Osoff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Osoff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Osoff. 100% of Osoff men worked as a Salesman.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    100%

What Osoff family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 122 census records available for the last name Osoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Osoff 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Osoff. 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 32 military records available for the last name Osoff. For the veterans among your Osoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Osoff lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1998, in the United States, Osoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Osoff in 1963 was 72, and 88 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Osoff 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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