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Osprey Family History

Osprey Surname Meaning

Perhaps a variant of Horsburgh. Compare Janet Horsburgh 1672 Alexander Osbrugh 1679 in IGI (Prestonpans E Lothian);

Lillias Horsbrough 1771 James Osperay 1857 in IGI (Falkirk Stirlings).

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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You can see how Osprey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Osprey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Osprey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891, and Scotland in 1851. In 1891 there were 2 Osprey families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Osprey's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Osprey families in 1891.
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There are 215 census records available for the last name Osprey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Osprey 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Osprey. 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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There are 333 military records available for the last name Osprey. For the veterans among your Osprey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Osprey lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1996, in the United States, Osprey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Osprey in 1980 was 80, and 84 in 1996.

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