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Osbon Family History

Osbon Surname Meaning

English (Sussex): variant of Osborne.

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


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Where is the Osbon family from?

You can see how Osbon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Osbon family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Osbon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 35 Osbon families living in London. This was about 25% of all the recorded Osbon's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Osbon families in 1891.
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What did your Osbon ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Plumber and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Osbon. 100% of Osbon men worked as a Plumber and 100% of Osbon women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Plumber
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Osbon family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Osbon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Osbon 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 360 immigration records available for the last name Osbon. 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 763 military records available for the last name Osbon. For the veterans among your Osbon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Osbon lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Osbon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Osbon in 1955 was 52, and 64 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Osbon

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Osbon 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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