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Osenberg Family History

Osenberg 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: Rosenberg, Isenberg, Seaberg, Lowenberg, Osterberg, Selberg, Osberg

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Where is the Osenberg family from?

You can see how Osenberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Osenberg family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Osenberg families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Osenberg families living in Texas. This was about 46% of all the recorded Osenberg's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Osenberg families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Osenberg 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 Osenberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Osenberg. 28% of Osenberg men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Osenberg women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Osenberg were Office Clerk and Nurse.

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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

  • Salesman
    28%
  • Proprietor
    17%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Office Clerk
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Nurse
    50%

What Osenberg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 534 census records available for the last name Osenberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Osenberg 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Osenberg. 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 145 military records available for the last name Osenberg. For the veterans among your Osenberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Osenberg lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Osenberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Osenberg in 1965 was 85, and 85 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Osenberg 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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