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Osnow Family History

Osnow 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: Snow, Ono, Koslow, Ostrow, Scow, Rossow, Tornow, Sanow, Tesnow, Arnow

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Where is the Osnow family from?

You can see how Osnow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Osnow family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Osnow family living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Osnow's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Osnow families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Osnow 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 19 census records available for the last name Osnow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Osnow 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Osnow. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Osnow. For the veterans among your Osnow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Osnow lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2000, in the United States, Osnow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Osnow in 1972 was 75, and 96 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Osnow 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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