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Osean Family History

Osean 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: Osman, Osen, Olean, Bean, Shan, Dean, Olsen, Organ, Kosman, Swan

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Where is the Osean family from?

You can see how Osean families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Osean family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Osean families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Osean families living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Osean's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Osean families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Osean 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 52 census records available for the last name Osean. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Osean 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Osean. 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 42 military records available for the last name Osean. For the veterans among your Osean ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Osean lifespan?

Between 1984 and 2003, in the United States, Osean life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Osean in 1984 was 69, and 57 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Osean 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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