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Osako Family History

Osako 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: Osaki, Sako, Asato, Oak, Sato, Sak, Bosko, Sano, Bosanko, Otake

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Where is the Osako family from?

You can see how Osako families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Osako family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Osako families living in California. This was about 44% of all the recorded Osako's in USA. California had the highest population of Osako families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Osako 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 Osako ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Gardner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Osako. 25% of Osako men worked as a Gardner.

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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

  • Gardner
    25%
  • Gardener
    25%
  • Salesman
    25%
  • Machinist
    25%

What Osako family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 214 census records available for the last name Osako. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Osako 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 444 immigration records available for the last name Osako. 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 144 military records available for the last name Osako. For the veterans among your Osako ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Osako lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Osako life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Osako in 1969 was 79, and 82 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Osako

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Osako 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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