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Ossias Family History

Ossias 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: Sias, Masias, Ossa, Ossi, Ossman, Casias, Osman, Elias, Oss, Sas

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Where is the Ossias family from?

You can see how Ossias families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ossias family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Ossias families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Ossias's in USA. New York had the highest population of Ossias families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 51 census records available for the last name Ossias. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ossias 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Ossias. 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 14 military records available for the last name Ossias. For the veterans among your Ossias ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ossias lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1999, in the United States, Ossias life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Ossias in 1964 was 76, and 79 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ossias 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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