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Oses Family History

Oses 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: Moses, Oss, Osen, Ose, Oser, Oles, Roses, Osei, Ross, Over

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Where is the Oses family from?

You can see how Oses families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oses family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Oses families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Oses family living in Roxburghshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Oses's in Scotland. Roxburghshire had the highest population of Oses families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oses 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 Oses ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Oses. 34% of Oses men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Accountant
    34%
  • Farm Laborer
    34%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Oses. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oses 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 386 immigration records available for the last name Oses. 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 738 military records available for the last name Oses. For the veterans among your Oses ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oses lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Oses life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Oses in 1968 was 88, and 55 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Oses

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oses 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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