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Osmeyer Family History

Osmeyer 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: Meyer, Seyer, Osmer, Rosemeyer, Speyer, Homeyer, Lohmeyer, Steyer

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Where is the Osmeyer family from?

You can see how Osmeyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Osmeyer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Osmeyer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Osmeyer families living in Ohio. This was about 83% of all the recorded Osmeyer's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Osmeyer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Osmeyer 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 Osmeyer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Osmeyer. 100% of Osmeyer men worked as a Carpenter.

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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

  • Carpenter
    100%

What Osmeyer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 140 census records available for the last name Osmeyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Osmeyer 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Osmeyer. 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 34 military records available for the last name Osmeyer. For the veterans among your Osmeyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Osmeyer lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2000, in the United States, Osmeyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Osmeyer in 1968 was 70, and 90 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Osmeyer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Osmeyer 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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