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Osofsky Family History

Osofsky Surname Meaning

Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): variant of Osowski.

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


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Where is the Osofsky family from?

You can see how Osofsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Osofsky family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Osofsky families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 17 Osofsky families living in New York. This was about 53% of all the recorded Osofsky's in USA. New York had the highest population of Osofsky families in 1920.
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What did your Osofsky ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Osofsky. 100% of Osofsky women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Osofsky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 970 census records available for the last name Osofsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Osofsky 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 305 immigration records available for the last name Osofsky. 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 166 military records available for the last name Osofsky. For the veterans among your Osofsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Osofsky lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Osofsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Osofsky in 1958 was 41, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Osofsky 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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