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Osherman Family History

Osherman 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: Sherman, Osterman, Ockerman, Herman, Ostermann, Bosserman, Opferman

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Where is the Osherman family from?

You can see how Osherman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Osherman family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Osherman families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Osherman's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Osherman families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Osherman 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 Osherman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Osherman. 100% of Osherman men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

What Osherman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 116 census records available for the last name Osherman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Osherman 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Osherman. 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 20 military records available for the last name Osherman. For the veterans among your Osherman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Osherman lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Osherman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Osherman in 1973 was 87, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Osherman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Osherman 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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