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Osgoode Family History

Osgoode 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: Osgood, Goode, Goody, Good, Goede, Golde, Nagode, Gohde, Sood, Shrode

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Where is the Osgoode family from?

You can see how Osgoode families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Osgoode family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Osgoode families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 13 Osgoode families living in Quebec. This was about 62% of all the recorded Osgoode's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Osgoode families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 222 census records available for the last name Osgoode. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Osgoode 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Osgoode. 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 7 military records available for the last name Osgoode. For the veterans among your Osgoode ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Osgoode lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1995, in the United States, Osgoode life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Osgoode in 1971 was 82, and 67 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Osgoode 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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