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Osboe Family History

Osboe 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: Osbon, Ose, Boe, Osborne, Shoe, Obee, Roscoe, Oubre, Obie, Deboe

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Where is the Osboe family from?

You can see how Osboe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Osboe family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Osboe family living in Oklahoma. This was about 50% of all the recorded Osboe's in USA. Oklahoma and 1 other state had the highest population of Osboe families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Osboe 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 Osboe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Osboe. 100% of Osboe women worked as an Operator.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%

What Osboe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 71 census records available for the last name Osboe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Osboe 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Osboe. 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 31 military records available for the last name Osboe. For the veterans among your Osboe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Osboe lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2004, in the United States, Osboe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Osboe in 1981 was 86, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Osboe

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Osboe 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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