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Osko Family History

Osko 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: Bosko, Kosko, Mosko, Rosko, Nosko, Osso, Ko, So, Oss, Orio

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Where is the Osko family from?

You can see how Osko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Osko family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Osko families living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Osko's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Osko families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 206 census records available for the last name Osko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Osko 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 100 immigration records available for the last name Osko. 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 57 military records available for the last name Osko. For the veterans among your Osko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Osko lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Osko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Osko in 1961 was 27, and 65 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Osko 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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