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Osmossen Family History

Osmossen 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: Asmussen, Fossen, Bossen, Smolen, Smouse, Mosser, Stassen, Mussen

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Where is the Osmossen family from?

You can see how Osmossen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Osmossen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Osmossen families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Osmossen's in USA. California had the highest population of Osmossen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Osmossen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Osmossen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 17 census records available for the last name Osmossen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Osmossen 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Osmossen. 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 1 military records available for the last name Osmossen. For the veterans among your Osmossen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Osmossen lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1989, in the United States, Osmossen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Osmossen in 1969 was 48, and 37 in 1989.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Osmossen 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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