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Osment Family History

Osment Surname Meaning

English (Dorset and Hampshire): variant of Osmond.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Osment family from?

You can see how Osment families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Osment family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Osment families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 58 Osment families living in London. This was about 27% of all the recorded Osment's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Osment families in 1891.
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What did your Osment ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Osment. 30% of Osment men worked as a General Labourer and 86% of Osment women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Osment were House Painter and Household Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    30%
  • Cowman
    24%
  • Farm Labourer
    12%
  • House Painter
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    86%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    5%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    5%
  • Household Duties
    3%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Osment. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Osment 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 521 immigration records available for the last name Osment. 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 756 military records available for the last name Osment. For the veterans among your Osment ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Osment lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Osment life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Osment in 1950 was 63, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Osment 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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