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Osbrey Family History

Osbrey 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: Aubrey, Ostrem, Oubre, Osley, Orey, Osby, Brey, Obey, Ondrey, Esarey

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Where is the Osbrey family from?

You can see how Osbrey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Osbrey family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Osbrey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Osbrey family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Osbrey's in USA. New York had the highest population of Osbrey families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Osbrey 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 115 census records available for the last name Osbrey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Osbrey 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Osbrey. 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 12 military records available for the last name Osbrey. For the veterans among your Osbrey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Osbrey lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1995, in the United States, Osbrey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Osbrey in 1980 was 73, and 87 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Osbrey 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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