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Osiff Family History

Osiff 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: Oliff, Siff, Reiff, Griff, Stiff, Aliff, Cliff, Rosoff, Osika, Iliff

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Where is the Osiff family from?

You can see how Osiff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Osiff family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Osiff family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Osiff's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Osiff families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Osiff 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 27 census records available for the last name Osiff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Osiff 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Osiff. 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 Osiff. For the veterans among your Osiff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Osiff lifespan?

Average Osiff life expectancy in 1980 was 68 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Osiff 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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