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Ossenheimer Family History

Ossenheimer 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: Oppenheimer, Misenheimer, Ostheimer, Gegenheimer, Bodenheimer

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Where is the Ossenheimer family from?

You can see how Ossenheimer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ossenheimer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Ossenheimer families living in Missouri. This was about 67% of all the recorded Ossenheimer's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Ossenheimer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ossenheimer 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 Ossenheimer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Mechanic was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ossenheimer. 100% of Ossenheimer men worked as a Mechanic.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Mechanic
    100%

What Ossenheimer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 53 census records available for the last name Ossenheimer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ossenheimer 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Ossenheimer. 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 9 military records available for the last name Ossenheimer. For the veterans among your Ossenheimer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ossenheimer lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2004, in the United States, Ossenheimer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Ossenheimer in 1977 was 53, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ossenheimer 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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