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Osgathorp Family History

Osgathorp 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: Saathoff, Osthoff, Gathers, Stathos, Sathre, Hathorn, Thorp, Sather

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Where is the Osgathorp family from?

You can see how Osgathorp families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Osgathorp family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Osgathorp families were found in USA in 1880, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Osgathorp families living in Oxfordshire. This was about 57% of all the recorded Osgathorp's in United Kingdom. Oxfordshire had the highest population of Osgathorp families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Osgathorp 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 Osgathorp ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Osgathorp. 100% of Osgathorp 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Osgathorp family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 399 census records available for the last name Osgathorp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Osgathorp 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Osgathorp. 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 26 military records available for the last name Osgathorp. For the veterans among your Osgathorp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Osgathorp lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Osgathorp life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Osgathorp in 1966 was 71, and 89 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Osgathorp

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Osgathorp 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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