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Osbarn Family History

Osbarn 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: Osburn, Osborn, Starn, Baron, Bard, Bain, Hearn, Ban, Shan, Barr

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Where is the Osbarn family from?

You can see how Osbarn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Osbarn family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Osbarn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 28 Osbarn families living in Ohio. This was about 72% of all the recorded Osbarn's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Osbarn families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Osbarn 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 Osbarn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Osbarn. 36% of Osbarn men worked as a Farmer and 22% of Osbarn women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Osbarn were Owner and Seamstress.

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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

  • Farmer
    36%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Owner
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    22%
  • Housewife
    22%
  • Secretary
    15%
  • Seamstress
    15%

What Osbarn family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 903 census records available for the last name Osbarn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Osbarn 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Osbarn. 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 28 military records available for the last name Osbarn. For the veterans among your Osbarn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Osbarn lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1996, in the United States, Osbarn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Osbarn in 1975 was 78, and 55 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Osbarn 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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