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Osoy Family History

Osoy 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: Osby, Son, Sok, So, Loy, Sol, Say, Troy, Moy, Oss

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Where is the Osoy family from?

You can see how Osoy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Osoy family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Osoy family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Osoy's in USA. New York had the highest population of Osoy families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Osoy 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 11 census records available for the last name Osoy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Osoy 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Osoy. 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 Osoy. For the veterans among your Osoy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Osoy lifespan?

Between 1997 and 2002, in the United States, Osoy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Osoy in 1997 was 48, and 61 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Osoy 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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