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Ossenbruggen Family History

Ossenbruggen 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: Vorderbruggen, Essenburg, Verbrugge, Van Bruggen, Osenbaugh

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Where is the Ossenbruggen family from?

You can see how Ossenbruggen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ossenbruggen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ossenbruggen family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ossenbruggen's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Ossenbruggen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ossenbruggen 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 78 census records available for the last name Ossenbruggen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ossenbruggen 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 146 immigration records available for the last name Ossenbruggen. 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 19 military records available for the last name Ossenbruggen. For the veterans among your Ossenbruggen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ossenbruggen lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Ossenbruggen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Ossenbruggen in 1972 was 91, and 100 in 2003.

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