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Osbey Family History

Osbey Surname Meaning

English: variant of Osby.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Osbey family from?

You can see how Osbey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Osbey family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Osbey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Osbey families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Osbey's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Osbey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Osbey 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 Osbey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farm Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Osbey. 44% of Osbey men worked as a Farmer and 64% of Osbey women worked as a Farm Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Osbey were Truck Driver and Cook.

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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
    44%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Farm Laborer
    13%
  • Truck Driver
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    64%
  • Laundress
    19%
  • Cook
    19%

What Osbey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 725 census records available for the last name Osbey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Osbey 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Osbey. 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 55 military records available for the last name Osbey. For the veterans among your Osbey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Osbey lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Osbey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Osbey in 1971 was 72, and 70 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Osbey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Osbey 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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