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Ossman Family History

Ossman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Ossmann.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Ossman family from?

You can see how Ossman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ossman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Ossman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 16 Ossman families living in Hertfordshire. This was about 32% of all the recorded Ossman's in United Kingdom. Hertfordshire had the highest population of Ossman families in 1891.
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What did your Ossman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders Carpenter joiner and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Ossman. 100% of Ossman men worked as a Builders Carpenter joiner and 100% of Ossman women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Builders Carpenter joiner
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Ossman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Ossman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ossman 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 457 immigration records available for the last name Ossman. 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 774 military records available for the last name Ossman. For the veterans among your Ossman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ossman lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Ossman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Ossman in 1950 was 47, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ossman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ossman 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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