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Osmera Family History

Osmera 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: Osmer, Oster, Ohmer, Sera, Osberg, Oser, Omer, Omura, Shera, Mera

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Where is the Osmera family from?

You can see how Osmera families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Osmera family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 10 Osmera families living in Nebraska. This was about 53% of all the recorded Osmera's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Osmera families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Osmera surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Osmera ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Osmera. 67% of Osmera men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    67%
  • Farm Laborer
    17%
  • Grain Farm Labor
    17%

What Osmera family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 308 census records available for the last name Osmera. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Osmera 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Osmera. 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 20 military records available for the last name Osmera. For the veterans among your Osmera ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Osmera lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Osmera life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Osmera in 1959 was 44, and 75 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Osmera 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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