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Osol Family History

Osol 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: Sol, Rosol, Son, Sok, So, Pool, Oss, Som, Krol, Pol

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Where is the Osol family from?

You can see how Osol families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Osol family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Osol families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Osol family living in Glamorgan. This was 100% of all the recorded Osol's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Osol families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Osol 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 Osol ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Osol. 100% of Osol men worked as a Machinist and 100% of Osol women worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Machinist
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Osol family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 217 census records available for the last name Osol. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Osol 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 333 immigration records available for the last name Osol. 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 36 military records available for the last name Osol. For the veterans among your Osol ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Osol lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Osol life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Osol in 1965 was 84, and 83 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Osol

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Osol 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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