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Osowsky Family History

Osowsky 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: Osowski, Osofsky, Kosowski, Ossowski, Ostrowsky, Orlowsky, Borowsky

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Where is the Osowsky family from?

You can see how Osowsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Osowsky family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Osowsky families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Osowsky families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Osowsky's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Osowsky families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 170 census records available for the last name Osowsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Osowsky 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 226 immigration records available for the last name Osowsky. 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 21 military records available for the last name Osowsky. For the veterans among your Osowsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Osowsky lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Osowsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Osowsky in 1964 was 71, and 69 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Osowsky 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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