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Ossmann Family History

Ossmann Surname Meaning

German: from a personal name composed of the ancient Germanic elements ans ‘god’ + man ‘man’.

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


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Where is the Ossmann family from?

You can see how Ossmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ossmann family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Ossmann families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 15 Ossmann families living in New York. This was about 54% of all the recorded Ossmann's in USA. New York had the highest population of Ossmann families in 1880.
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What did your Ossmann ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ossmann. 100% of Ossmann men worked as a Laborer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 725 census records available for the last name Ossmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ossmann 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 237 immigration records available for the last name Ossmann. 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 829 military records available for the last name Ossmann. For the veterans among your Ossmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ossmann lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Ossmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Ossmann in 1959 was 37, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ossmann 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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