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Oseman Family History

Oseman Surname Meaning

see Osman. see Osmond.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Oseman family from?

You can see how Oseman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oseman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Oseman families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Oseman families living in Warwickshire. This was about 38% of all the recorded Oseman's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Oseman families in 1891.
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What did your Oseman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Motor Driver and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Oseman. 100% of Oseman men worked as a Motor Driver and 90% of Oseman women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Motor Driver
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    90%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    11%

What Oseman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Oseman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oseman 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 86 immigration records available for the last name Oseman. 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 102 military records available for the last name Oseman. For the veterans among your Oseman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oseman lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Oseman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Oseman in 1961 was 66, and 63 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Oseman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oseman 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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