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Osey Family History

Osey Surname Meaning

see Ousey.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Osey family from?

You can see how Osey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Osey family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Osey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 29 Osey families living in Hampshire. This was about 78% of all the recorded Osey's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Osey families in 1891.
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What did your Osey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Private Gardener and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Osey. 100% of Osey men worked as a Private Gardener and 84% of Osey 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Private Gardener
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Domestic Worker
    17%

What Osey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 590 census records available for the last name Osey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Osey 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 137 immigration records available for the last name Osey. 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 74 military records available for the last name Osey. For the veterans among your Osey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Osey lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1992, in the United States, Osey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Osey in 1973 was 81, and 85 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Osey 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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