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Osk Family History

Osk 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, Oak, Ost, Ose, Ask, Olk, Ouk, Ok, Ross, Pak

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Where is the Osk family from?

You can see how Osk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Osk family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Osk families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Osk families living in Ohio. This was about 83% of all the recorded Osk's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Osk families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Osk 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 197 census records available for the last name Osk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Osk 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Osk. 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 26 military records available for the last name Osk. For the veterans among your Osk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Osk lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1997, in the United States, Osk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Osk in 1967 was 67, and 86 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Osk 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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