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Osenton Family History

Osenton Surname Meaning

From Ossington (Notts), which is recorded as Oskintun' in the 12th century, Ossinton in 1280, and Ossington in 131. The place-name probably means ‘farmstead associated with a man called Ōsica’.

This derivation comes from an Old English personal name *Ōsica + the connective particle -ing- + tūn meaning ‘farmstead settlement’.

Such etymological breakdowns provide insight into the historical context and significance of names within the region.

Place-names like Ossington also illustrate the development and transformation of language over centuries.

Additionally, it can be compared to similar names such as Orson.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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You can see how Osenton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Osenton family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Osenton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 22 Osenton families living in Kent. This was about 69% of all the recorded Osenton's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Osenton families in 1891.
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What did your Osenton ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Osenton. 100% of Osenton men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Osenton 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

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    60%
  • Private Means
    27%
  • School Teacher
    14%

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Passenger Lists

There are 153 immigration records available for the last name Osenton. 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 103 military records available for the last name Osenton. For the veterans among your Osenton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Osenton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Osenton in 1965 was 75, and 84 in 2003.

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