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Ossey Family History

Ossey 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: Fossey, Cossey, Rossey, Osley, Dossey, Mossey, Oskey, Oster, Olsen

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Where is the Ossey family from?

You can see how Ossey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ossey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Ossey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Ossey family living in Essex. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ossey's in United Kingdom. Essex and 1 other county had the highest population of Ossey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ossey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 169 census records available for the last name Ossey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ossey 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Ossey. 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 33 military records available for the last name Ossey. For the veterans among your Ossey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ossey lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Ossey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Ossey in 1969 was 85, and 78 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ossey 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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