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Osceola Family History

Osceola Surname Meaning

Native American (Creek or Seminole): from an American English altered form of the Muscogee Creek personal name Vsse Yvholv (Anglicized as Asi Yahola) borne by the prominent leader of the Seminole in Florida in the first half of the 19th century.

(see Yahola).

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


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Where is the Osceola family from?

You can see how Osceola families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Osceola family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Osceola families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Osceola family living in Florida. This was 100% of all the recorded Osceola's in USA. Florida had the highest population of Osceola families in 1880.
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What did your Osceola ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Osceola. 100% of Osceola men worked as a Laborer and 56% of Osceola women worked as a Housekeeper.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    56%
  • Gnro Worker
    23%
  • Housewife
    23%

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Passenger Lists

There are 10 immigration records available for the last name Osceola. 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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There are 82 military records available for the last name Osceola. For the veterans among your Osceola ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Osceola lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Osceola life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Osceola in 1963 was 72, and 36 in 2004.

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