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Osnowitz Family History

Osnowitz 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: Moskowitz, Benowitz, Janowitz, Moscowitz, Horowitz, Janowicz

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Where is the Osnowitz family from?

You can see how Osnowitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Osnowitz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Osnowitz families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Osnowitz families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Osnowitz's in USA. New York had the highest population of Osnowitz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Osnowitz 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 Osnowitz ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Painter
    100%

What Osnowitz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 200 census records available for the last name Osnowitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Osnowitz 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Osnowitz. 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 37 military records available for the last name Osnowitz. For the veterans among your Osnowitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Osnowitz lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Osnowitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Osnowitz in 1967 was 87, and 84 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Osnowitz 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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