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Osaughnessy Family History

Osaughnessy 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: Shaughnessy, O'shaughnessy, Haughney, Loughney, Sandness, Caughey

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Where is the Osaughnessy family from?

You can see how Osaughnessy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Osaughnessy family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Osaughnessy families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Osaughnessy families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Osaughnessy's in USA. New York had the highest population of Osaughnessy families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 50 census records available for the last name Osaughnessy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Osaughnessy 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Osaughnessy. 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 5 military records available for the last name Osaughnessy. For the veterans among your Osaughnessy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Osaughnessy lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Osaughnessy 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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