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Osses Family History

Osses 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: Esses, Moses, Oster, Olsen, Fosse, Oss, Cosse, Osten, Osen, Ose

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Where is the Osses family from?

You can see how Osses families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Osses family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Osses family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Osses's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Osses families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Osses 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 Osses ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Salesgirl
    100%

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Census Records

There are 80 census records available for the last name Osses. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Osses 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 103 immigration records available for the last name Osses. 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 26 military records available for the last name Osses. For the veterans among your Osses ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Osses lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1978, in the United States, Osses life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Osses in 1973 was 81, and 39 in 1978.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Osses 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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