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Oserman Family History

Oserman 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: Osterman, Overman, Iserman, Oberman, German, Osman, Roseman, Selman

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Where is the Oserman family from?

You can see how Oserman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oserman family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Oserman family living in Arizona. This was about 33% of all the recorded Oserman's in USA. Arizona and 2 other states had the highest population of Oserman families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oserman 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 63 census records available for the last name Oserman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oserman 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Oserman. 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 11 military records available for the last name Oserman. For the veterans among your Oserman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oserman lifespan?

Between 1995 and 1998, in the United States, Oserman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Oserman in 1995 was 88, and 54 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Oserman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oserman 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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