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Osbrooks Family History

Osbrooks 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: Brooks, Holbrooks, Ausbrooks, Alsbrooks, Holbrook, Brook, Ashbrook

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Where is the Osbrooks family from?

You can see how Osbrooks families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Osbrooks family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Osbrooks families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Osbrooks family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Osbrooks's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Osbrooks families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Osbrooks 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 209 census records available for the last name Osbrooks. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Osbrooks 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Osbrooks. 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 16 military records available for the last name Osbrooks. For the veterans among your Osbrooks ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Osbrooks lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1990, in the United States, Osbrooks life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Osbrooks in 1976 was 89, and 98 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Osbrooks 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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