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Osaba Family History

Osaba 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: Osada, Saba, Kaba, Sala, Sada, Baba, Sama, Sawa, Raba, Sabat

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Where is the Osaba family from?

You can see how Osaba families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Osaba family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Osaba families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Osaba family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Osaba's in USA. New York had the highest population of Osaba families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Osaba 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 Osaba ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and House Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Osaba. 50% of Osaba men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Osaba women worked as a House Work.

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Work
    100%

What Osaba family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 93 census records available for the last name Osaba. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Osaba 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 122 immigration records available for the last name Osaba. 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 14 military records available for the last name Osaba. For the veterans among your Osaba ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Osaba lifespan?

Between 1987 and 2004, in the United States, Osaba life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Osaba in 1987 was 72, and 60 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Osaba

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Osaba 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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