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Osga Family History

Osga 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: Ossa, Ozga, Osman, Rosa, Organ, Sa, Oss, Posa, Cosma, Oda

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Where is the Osga family from?

You can see how Osga families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Osga family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Osga families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Osga family living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Osga's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Osga families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Osga 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 Osga ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Osga. 59% of Osga men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    59%
  • Attendant
    25%
  • Farmer
    17%

What Osga family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 470 census records available for the last name Osga. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Osga 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 77 immigration records available for the last name Osga. 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 70 military records available for the last name Osga. For the veterans among your Osga ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Osga lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Osga life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Osga in 1969 was 83, and 98 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Osga

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Osga 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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