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Osburg Family History

Osburg 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: Osberg, Rosburg, Vosburg, Osburn, Fosburg, Burg, Ostberg, Homburg

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Where is the Osburg family from?

You can see how Osburg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Osburg family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Osburg families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Osburg family living in Middlesex. This was 100% of all the recorded Osburg's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Osburg families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Osburg 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 Osburg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Osburg. 38% of Osburg men worked as a Carpenter and 34% of Osburg women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Osburg were Shipping Clerk and Servant.

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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

  • Carpenter
    38%
  • Laborer
    38%
  • Shipping Clerk
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    34%
  • Secretary
    34%
  • Servant
    34%

What Osburg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Osburg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Osburg 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 220 immigration records available for the last name Osburg. 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 295 military records available for the last name Osburg. For the veterans among your Osburg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Osburg lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Osburg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Osburg in 1962 was 87, and 77 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Osburg 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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