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Oson Family History

Oson 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: Son, Osen, Okon, Ocon, Ison, Olson, Osmon, Osbon, Song, Chon

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Where is the Oson family from?

You can see how Oson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oson family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Oson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there were 2 Oson families living in Fife. This was about 67% of all the recorded Oson's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Oson families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oson 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 Oson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Oson. 34% of Oson men worked as a Laborer and 31% of Oson women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Oson were Farming and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farmer
    31%
  • Proprietor
    9%
  • Farming
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    31%
  • Teacher
    24%
  • Secretary
    16%
  • Housekeeper
    16%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Oson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oson 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 122 immigration records available for the last name Oson. 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 280 military records available for the last name Oson. For the veterans among your Oson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oson lifespan?

Between 1959 and 1998, in the United States, Oson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Oson in 1959 was 58, and 89 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oson 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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