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Osann Family History

Osann 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: Sann, Mann, Sang, Osman, Sand, Osten, Ozanne, Oman, Kann, Bann

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Where is the Osann family from?

You can see how Osann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Osann family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Osann families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Osann families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Osann's in USA. New York had the highest population of Osann families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Osann 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 113 census records available for the last name Osann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Osann 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 99 immigration records available for the last name Osann. 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 194 military records available for the last name Osann. For the veterans among your Osann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Osann lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Osann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Osann in 1970 was 85, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Osann 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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