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Osaja Family History

Osaja 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, Sala, Sada, Sama, Sawa, Oyama, Sava, Ogata, Ojala, Osaki

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Census Records

There are 12 census records available for the last name Osaja. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Osaja 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Osaja. 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 3 military records available for the last name Osaja. For the veterans among your Osaja ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Osaja lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1987, in the United States, Osaja life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Osaja in 1962 was 74, and 71 in 1987.

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