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Osmussen Family History

Osmussen 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, Mussen, Rasmussen, Osmundsen, Musson, Munsen, Stassen

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Where is the Osmussen family from?

You can see how Osmussen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Osmussen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Osmussen family living in California. This was about 33% of all the recorded Osmussen's in USA. California and 2 other states had the highest population of Osmussen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Osmussen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 26 census records available for the last name Osmussen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Osmussen 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Osmussen. 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 7 military records available for the last name Osmussen. For the veterans among your Osmussen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Osmussen lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1988, in the United States, Osmussen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Osmussen in 1981 was 65, and 89 in 1988.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Osmussen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Osmussen 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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