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Osmundson Family History

Osmundson Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Norwegian Osmundsen.

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


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Where is the Osmundson family from?

You can see how Osmundson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Osmundson family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Osmundson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 46 Osmundson families living in Minnesota. This was about 51% of all the recorded Osmundson's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Osmundson families in 1880.
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What did your Osmundson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Osmundson. 41% of Osmundson men worked as a Farmer and 28% of Osmundson women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Osmundson were Farm Laborer and Student Nurse.

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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
    41%
  • Farming
    10%
  • Carpenter
    8%
  • Farm Laborer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    28%
  • Housekeeper
    23%
  • Housewife
    17%
  • Student Nurse
    12%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Osmundson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Osmundson 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 448 immigration records available for the last name Osmundson. 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 522 military records available for the last name Osmundson. For the veterans among your Osmundson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Osmundson lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Osmundson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Osmundson in 1949 was 35, and 68 in 2004.

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