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Oser Family History

Oser Surname Meaning

German: from a personal name composed of ancient Germanic ans ‘god’ + heri hari ‘army’.

Habitational name for someone from any of several places called Oos, for example in Baden.

(Öser): see Oeser.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Oser family from?

You can see how Oser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oser family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Oser families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Oser families living in Norfolk. This was about 43% of all the recorded Oser's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Oser families in 1891.
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What did your Oser ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Oser. 100% of Oser 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Oser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oser 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Oser. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Oser. For the veterans among your Oser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oser lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Oser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Oser in 1962 was 57, and 66 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oser 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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