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Oross Family History

Oross 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: Ross, Cross, Gross, Orosz, Oros, Bross, Dross, Kross, Pross, Tross

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Where is the Oross family from?

You can see how Oross families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oross family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Oross families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 19 Oross families living in Lancashire. This was about 21% of all the recorded Oross's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Oross families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oross 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 Oross ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Oross. 34% of Oross men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Oross women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Oross were Helper and Teacher.

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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
    34%
  • Farm Laborer
    19%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Helper
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    34%
  • Saleswoman
    34%
  • Teacher
    34%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Oross. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oross 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 428 immigration records available for the last name Oross. 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 545 military records available for the last name Oross. For the veterans among your Oross ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oross lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Oross life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Oross in 1962 was 69, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Oross

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oross 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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