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Osdale Family History

Osdale 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: Sale, Dale, Oswald, Lonsdale, Seale, Oncale, Odle, Tisdale, Mondale

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Where is the Osdale family from?

You can see how Osdale families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Osdale family name was found in Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1911. The most Osdale families were found in Canada in 1911, and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Osdale family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Osdale's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Osdale families in 1871.
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What did your Osdale ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Osdale. 100% of Osdale men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

What Osdale family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 151 census records available for the last name Osdale. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Osdale 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Osdale. 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 40 military records available for the last name Osdale. For the veterans among your Osdale ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Osdale lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2002, in the United States, Osdale life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Osdale in 1973 was 74, and 36 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Osdale 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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