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Osbrone Family History

Osbrone 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: Osborne, Osbon, Stone, Boone, Ambrose, Tyrone, Bone, Cosgrove, Bronte

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Where is the Osbrone family from?

You can see how Osbrone families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Osbrone family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Osbrone families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 6 Osbrone families living in Surrey. This was about 32% of all the recorded Osbrone's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Osbrone families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Osbrone 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 Osbrone ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laundress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Osbrone. 67% of Osbrone men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Osbrone women worked as a Laundress.

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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

  • Laborer
    67%
  • Labor
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laundress
    100%

What Osbrone family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 594 census records available for the last name Osbrone. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Osbrone 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 240 immigration records available for the last name Osbrone. 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 125 military records available for the last name Osbrone. For the veterans among your Osbrone ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Osbrone lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1997, in the United States, Osbrone life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Osbrone in 1983 was 21, and 75 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Osbrone

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Osbrone 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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