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Oseth Family History

Oseth 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: Seth, Roseth, Oeth, Joseph, Ost, Osen, Ose, Oneto, Seto, Seta

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Where is the Oseth family from?

You can see how Oseth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oseth family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 8 Oseth families living in Minnesota. This was about 35% of all the recorded Oseth's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Oseth families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oseth 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 Oseth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Oseth. 78% of Oseth 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
    78%
  • Laborer
    23%

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Census Records

There are 459 census records available for the last name Oseth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oseth 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 121 immigration records available for the last name Oseth. 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 126 military records available for the last name Oseth. For the veterans among your Oseth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oseth lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Oseth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Oseth in 1963 was 86, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oseth 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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