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Osada Family History

Osada Surname Meaning

Japanese: written 長田. It is an alternative pronunciation of the name Nagata also pronounced Chōda by some families.

All three versions are found in eastern Japan.

Polish: topographic name from osada ‘settlement colony’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Osada families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Osada family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Osada families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Osada family living in Gloucestershire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Osada's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire and 2 other counties had the highest population of Osada families in 1891.
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What did your Osada ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Packer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Osada. 43% of Osada men worked as a Laborer and 56% of Osada women worked as a Packer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Osada were Baker and Inspector.

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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
    43%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Baker
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Packer
    56%
  • Trimmer
    23%
  • Inspector
    23%

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Census Records

There are 677 census records available for the last name Osada. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Osada 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 839 immigration records available for the last name Osada. 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 156 military records available for the last name Osada. For the veterans among your Osada ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Osada lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Osada life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Osada in 1962 was 82, and 90 in 2002.

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