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Osias Family History

Osias Surname Meaning

Haitian: from the personal name Osias which can be a cognate of the name in 2 below or of French Ozias. Compare Ozias.

Jewish; Hispanic (Philippines; Osías): from the personal name Osias.

Spanish Osías a variant of the Biblical name Ozias.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Osias family from?

You can see how Osias families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Osias family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Osias families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 15 Osias families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Osias's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Osias families in 1880.
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What did your Osias ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and File Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Osias. 50% of Osias men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Osias women worked as a File Clerk.

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Auto Repair
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • File Clerk
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Osias. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Osias 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 825 immigration records available for the last name Osias. 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 424 military records available for the last name Osias. For the veterans among your Osias ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Osias lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Osias life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Osias in 1951 was 40, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Osias 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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