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Osajima Family History

Osajima 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: Oshima, Tajima, Shima, Sama, Salama, Salim, Oyama, Osaki, Scrima

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Where is the Osajima family from?

You can see how Osajima families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Osajima family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Osajima families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Osajima's in USA. California had the highest population of Osajima families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Osajima surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 30 census records available for the last name Osajima. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Osajima 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Osajima. 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 35 military records available for the last name Osajima. For the veterans among your Osajima ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Osajima lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2000, in the United States, Osajima life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Osajima in 1968 was 68, and 76 in 2000.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Osajima 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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