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Osgrove Family History

Osgrove 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: Cosgrove, Mosgrove, Grove, Musgrove, Colgrove, Congrove, Ostrov

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Where is the Osgrove family from?

You can see how Osgrove families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Osgrove family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Osgrove families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Osgrove families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Osgrove's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Osgrove families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 60 census records available for the last name Osgrove. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Osgrove 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Osgrove. 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 5 military records available for the last name Osgrove. For the veterans among your Osgrove ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Osgrove lifespan?

Average Osgrove life expectancy in 1993 was 87 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Osgrove 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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