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Osall Family History

Osall 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: Sall, Gall, Wall, Saul, Sala, Ball, Sale, Hall, Oswell, Oswald

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What did your Osall ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Maid was the top reported job for people in the USA named Osall. 100% of Osall women worked as a Maid.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

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Census Records

There are 41 census records available for the last name Osall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Osall 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Osall. 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 Osall. For the veterans among your Osall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Osall lifespan?

Average Osall life expectancy in 1966 was 79 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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