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Osiol Family History

Osiol 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: Oriol, Sol, Orio, Rosol, Sion, Cosio, Koziol, Osika, Osier, Onion

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Where is the Osiol family from?

You can see how Osiol families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Osiol family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Osiol families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there was 1 Osiol family living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Osiol's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Osiol families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 189 census records available for the last name Osiol. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Osiol 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 136 immigration records available for the last name Osiol. 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 79 military records available for the last name Osiol. For the veterans among your Osiol ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Osiol lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Osiol life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Osiol in 1963 was 67, and 50 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Osiol 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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