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Osbell Family History

Osbell 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: Isbell, Oswell, Asbell, Oshell, Bell, Sell, Orrell, Rosell, Corbell

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Where is the Osbell family from?

You can see how Osbell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Osbell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Osbell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Osbell families living in London. This was about 40% of all the recorded Osbell's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Osbell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Osbell 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 Osbell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Osbell. 100% of Osbell men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 170 census records available for the last name Osbell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Osbell 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Osbell. 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 6 military records available for the last name Osbell. For the veterans among your Osbell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Osbell lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Osbell 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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