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Osper Family History

Osper 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: Oster, Esper, Oser, Asper, Osmer, Opper, Osier, Osher, Osler, Vosper

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Where is the Osper family from?

You can see how Osper families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Osper family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Osper families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Osper families living in South Carolina. This was about 55% of all the recorded Osper's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Osper families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Osper 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 Osper ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Dressmaker was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Osper. 100% of Osper men worked as a Dressmaker.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Dressmaker
    100%

What Osper family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 185 census records available for the last name Osper. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Osper 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Osper. 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 15 military records available for the last name Osper. For the veterans among your Osper ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Osper lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1996, in the United States, Osper life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Osper in 1965 was 61, and 89 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Osper 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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