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Osber Family History

Osber 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: Oster, Ober, Osberg, Oser, Osmer, Osier, Osher, Osler, Over, Asker

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Where is the Osber family from?

You can see how Osber families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Osber family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Osber families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Osber family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Osber's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Osber families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Osber 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 227 census records available for the last name Osber. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Osber 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Osber. 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 20 military records available for the last name Osber. For the veterans among your Osber ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Osber lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Osber life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Osber in 1959 was 51, and 63 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Osber 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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