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Osmann Family History

Osmann 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, Ohmann, Ostmann, Mann, Kosman, Ehmann, Oman, Rosman, Orman

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Where is the Osmann family from?

You can see how Osmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Osmann family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Osmann families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Osmann family living in Cornwall. This was 100% of all the recorded Osmann's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Osmann families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Osmann surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Osmann ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Osmann. 100% of Osmann men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Osmann women worked as a Stenographer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Osmann family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 655 census records available for the last name Osmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Osmann 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 248 immigration records available for the last name Osmann. 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 101 military records available for the last name Osmann. For the veterans among your Osmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Osmann lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Osmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Osmann in 1952 was 57, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Osmann

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Osmann 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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