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Osmers Family History

Osmers 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, Osberg, Oser, Syers, Omer, Demers, Osness, Osier

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Where is the Osmers family from?

You can see how Osmers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Osmers family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Osmers families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there were 6 Osmers families living in Selkirkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Osmers's in Scotland. Selkirkshire had the highest population of Osmers families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Osmers 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 Osmers ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Osmers. 34% of Osmers men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Osmers women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Osmers were Executive and Bookkeeper.

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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
    34%
  • Clerk
    23%
  • Machinist
    23%
  • Executive
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Bookkeeper
    50%

What Osmers family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Osmers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Osmers 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 668 immigration records available for the last name Osmers. 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 260 military records available for the last name Osmers. For the veterans among your Osmers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Osmers lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Osmers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Osmers in 1963 was 76, and 98 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Osmers 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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