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Osewald Family History

Osewald 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: Oswald, Ostwald, Sewald, Osswald, Seward, Ewald, Seewald, Sebald

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Where is the Osewald family from?

You can see how Osewald families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Osewald family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Osewald families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 15 Osewald families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Osewald's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Osewald families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Osewald 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 152 census records available for the last name Osewald. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Osewald 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Osewald. 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 18 military records available for the last name Osewald. For the veterans among your Osewald ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Osewald lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1995, in the United States, Osewald life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Osewald in 1971 was 62, and 89 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Osewald 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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