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Osmayer Family History

Osmayer 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: Sayer, Mayer, Osmer, Smoyer, Smyer, Stayer, Omar, Oster, Ostler

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Where is the Osmayer family from?

You can see how Osmayer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Osmayer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Osmayer family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Osmayer's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Osmayer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Osmayer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Osmayer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 7 census records available for the last name Osmayer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Osmayer 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Osmayer. 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 3 military records available for the last name Osmayer. For the veterans among your Osmayer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Osmayer lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1984, in the United States, Osmayer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Osmayer in 1973 was 72, and 82 in 1984.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Osmayer 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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