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Osur Family History

Osur 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: Oser, Sur, Sun, Over, Omar, Oster, Su, Ober, Ou, Oss

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Where is the Osur family from?

You can see how Osur families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Osur family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Osur families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Osur families living in New York. This was about 69% of all the recorded Osur's in USA. New York had the highest population of Osur families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Osur 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 Osur ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Manager was the top reported job for people in the USA named Osur. 50% of Osur men worked as a Manager.

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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

  • Manager
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

What Osur family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 140 census records available for the last name Osur. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Osur 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Osur. 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 9 military records available for the last name Osur. For the veterans among your Osur ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Osur lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2002, in the United States, Osur life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Osur in 1957 was 43, and 90 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Osur 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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