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Ospina Family History

Ospina Surname Meaning

Hispanic (mainly Colombia): Castilianized form of a Basque nickname from ozpin ‘vinegar’.

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


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Where is the Ospina family from?

You can see how Ospina families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ospina family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Ospina families living in California. This was about 25% of all the recorded Ospina's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Ospina families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ospina 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 Ospina ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Housework was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ospina. 100% of Ospina women worked as a Housework.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

What Ospina family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 119 census records available for the last name Ospina. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ospina 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Ospina. 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 46 military records available for the last name Ospina. For the veterans among your Ospina ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ospina lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2004, in the United States, Ospina life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Ospina in 1975 was 66, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ospina 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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