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Ossmus Family History

Ossmus 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: Rasmus, Asmus, Ossman, Ausmus, Osmun, Osman, Oss, Simos, Mossman

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Where is the Ossmus family from?

You can see how Ossmus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ossmus family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ossmus family living in Maryland. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ossmus's in USA. Maryland and 1 other state had the highest population of Ossmus families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 35 census records available for the last name Ossmus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ossmus 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Ossmus. 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 7 military records available for the last name Ossmus. For the veterans among your Ossmus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ossmus lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1998, in the United States, Ossmus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Ossmus in 1968 was 72, and 66 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ossmus 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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