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Osmen Family History

Osmen 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, Osten, Osen, Osmer, Ommen, Osmun, Osment, Osmon, Oster, Olsen

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Where is the Osmen family from?

You can see how Osmen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Osmen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Osmen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Osmen families living in Dorset. This was 100% of all the recorded Osmen's in United Kingdom. Dorset had the highest population of Osmen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Osmen 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 229 census records available for the last name Osmen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Osmen 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Osmen. 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 27 military records available for the last name Osmen. For the veterans among your Osmen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Osmen lifespan?

Average Osmen life expectancy in 1986 was 67 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Osmen 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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