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Ossea Family History

Ossea 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: Ossa, Oster, Olsen, Fosse, Oss, Cosse, Osten, Issa, Osen, Ose

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Where is the Ossea family from?

You can see how Ossea families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ossea family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ossea family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ossea's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Ossea families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ossea 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 Ossea ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ossea. 100% of Ossea men worked as a Proprietor and 100% of Ossea women worked as a Waitress.

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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

  • Proprietor
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Ossea family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 76 census records available for the last name Ossea. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ossea 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Ossea. 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 53 military records available for the last name Ossea. For the veterans among your Ossea ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ossea lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Ossea life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Ossea in 1968 was 65, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ossea

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ossea 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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