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Osander Family History

Osander 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: Sander, Olander, Rosander, Mander, Sandler, Lander, Wander, Bolander

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Where is the Osander family from?

You can see how Osander families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Osander family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Osander families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Osander families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Osander's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Osander families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Osander 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 166 census records available for the last name Osander. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Osander 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Osander. 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 24 military records available for the last name Osander. For the veterans among your Osander ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Osander lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Osander life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Osander in 1966 was 90, and 85 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Osander 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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