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Ossage Family History

Ossage 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: Gossage, Sage, Stage, Visage, Ossa, Lesage, Onsager, Passage, Sale

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Where is the Ossage family from?

You can see how Ossage families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ossage family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ossage families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Ossage family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Ossage's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Ossage families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 89 census records available for the last name Ossage. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ossage 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Ossage. 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 7 military records available for the last name Ossage. For the veterans among your Ossage ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ossage lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Ossage life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Ossage in 1966 was 83, and 88 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ossage 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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