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Osif Family History

Osif 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, Orio, Ost, Six, Orsi, Osen, Ose, Oki, Seif, Olin

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Where is the Osif family from?

You can see how Osif families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Osif family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 15 Osif families living in Arizona. This was about 71% of all the recorded Osif's in USA. Arizona had the highest population of Osif families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Osif 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 Osif ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Osif. 39% of Osif men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Osif women worked as a New Worker.

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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
    39%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Miner
    17%
  • New Worker
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%

What Osif family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 852 census records available for the last name Osif. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Osif 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 82 immigration records available for the last name Osif. 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 147 military records available for the last name Osif. For the veterans among your Osif ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Osif lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Osif life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Osif in 1964 was 72, and 60 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Osif 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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