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Osi Family History

Osi 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: Oss, Ost, Orsi, Ose, Oki, Ori, Obi, Rosi, Bosi, Si

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Where is the Osi family from?

You can see how Osi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Osi family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Osi family living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Osi's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Osi families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Osi surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 185 census records available for the last name Osi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Osi 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 103 immigration records available for the last name Osi. 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 33 military records available for the last name Osi. For the veterans among your Osi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Osi lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Osi 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Osi

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