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Ossig Family History

Ossig 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: Ossi, Essig, Oss, Orsi, Mossing, Ossa, Rossin, Bisig, Hassig, Rossing

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Where is the Ossig family from?

You can see how Ossig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ossig family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ossig families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Ossig families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Ossig's in USA. California had the highest population of Ossig families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ossig 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 Ossig ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Private was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ossig. 34% of Ossig men worked as a Private.

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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

  • Private
    34%
  • Salesman
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%

What Ossig family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 205 census records available for the last name Ossig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ossig 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Ossig. 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 248 military records available for the last name Ossig. For the veterans among your Ossig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ossig lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Ossig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Ossig in 1957 was 55, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ossig 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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