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Osback Family History

Osback 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: Osbeck, Back, Slack, Sack, Boback, Stack, Kossack, Orbach, Spack

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Where is the Osback family from?

You can see how Osback families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Osback family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Osback families living in Michigan. This was about 40% of all the recorded Osback's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Osback families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Osback 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 Osback ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Painter and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Osback. 100% of Osback men worked as a Painter and 100% of Osback women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Painter
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Osback family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 275 census records available for the last name Osback. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Osback 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 245 immigration records available for the last name Osback. 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 40 military records available for the last name Osback. For the veterans among your Osback ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Osback lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Osback life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Osback in 1963 was 72, and 61 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Osback

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Osback 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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