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Osma Family History

Osma 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: Osman, Cosma, Ossa, Bosma, Ma, Omar, Rosa, Sa, Kosman, Oss

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Where is the Osma family from?

You can see how Osma families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Osma family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Osma families living in Kansas. This was about 25% of all the recorded Osma's in USA. Kansas and 1 other state had the highest population of Osma families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Osma 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 153 census records available for the last name Osma. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Osma 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 200 immigration records available for the last name Osma. 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 9 military records available for the last name Osma. For the veterans among your Osma ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Osma lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2000, in the United States, Osma life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Osma in 1962 was 76, and 70 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Osma 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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