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Ossler Family History

Ossler 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: Ostler, Bossler, Rossler, Fossler, Essler, Kossler, Osler, Hossler

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Where is the Ossler family from?

You can see how Ossler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ossler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ossler families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 11 Ossler families living in Suffolk. This was about 33% of all the recorded Ossler's in United Kingdom. Suffolk had the highest population of Ossler families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ossler 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 Ossler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ossler. 60% of Ossler men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    60%
  • Miner
    40%

What Ossler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 698 census records available for the last name Ossler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ossler 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Ossler. 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 195 military records available for the last name Ossler. For the veterans among your Ossler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ossler lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Ossler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Ossler in 1962 was 79, and 61 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ossler 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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