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Osgerby Family History

Osgerby Surname Meaning

From any of several places called Osgodby (Lincs ER Yorks NR Yorks) or Osgoodby (NR Yorks) so named from the Old Scandinavian personal name Ásgautr + bý ‘farmstead settlement’.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Osgerby family from?

You can see how Osgerby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Osgerby family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Osgerby families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 67 Osgerby families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 47% of all the recorded Osgerby's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Osgerby families in 1891.
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What did your Osgerby ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Osgerby. 20% of Osgerby men worked as a Farmer and 76% of Osgerby women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Osgerby were Farm Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Du.

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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

  • Farmer
    20%
  • Coach Builder
    20%
  • Agricultural Labourer
    20%
  • Farm Labourer
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    76%
  • Private Means
    8%
  • Household Duties
    8%
  • Unpaid Domestic Du
    4%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Osgerby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Osgerby 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 90 immigration records available for the last name Osgerby. 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 124 military records available for the last name Osgerby. For the veterans among your Osgerby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Osgerby lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Osgerby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Osgerby in 1967 was 75, and 88 in 2003.

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