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Osserman Family History

Osserman 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: Bosserman, Osterman, Sherman, Ockerman, Wasserman, Ostermann

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Where is the Osserman family from?

You can see how Osserman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Osserman family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Osserman families living in New York. This was about 60% of all the recorded Osserman's in USA. New York had the highest population of Osserman families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Osserman 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 178 census records available for the last name Osserman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Osserman 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 164 immigration records available for the last name Osserman. 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 127 military records available for the last name Osserman. For the veterans among your Osserman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Osserman lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Osserman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Osserman in 1966 was 92, and 46 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Osserman 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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