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Ossola Family History

Ossola 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: Sola, Pesola, Smola, Eskola, Ossa, Scola, Isola, Casola, Oyola, Osso

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Where is the Ossola family from?

You can see how Ossola families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ossola family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Ossola families living in Illinois. This was about 27% of all the recorded Ossola's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Ossola families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ossola 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 Ossola ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Bartender and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ossola. 50% of Ossola men worked as a Bartender and 50% of Ossola women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ossola were Miner and Clerk.

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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

  • Bartender
    50%
  • Miner
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

What Ossola family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 504 census records available for the last name Ossola. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ossola 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 295 immigration records available for the last name Ossola. 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 97 military records available for the last name Ossola. For the veterans among your Ossola ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ossola lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Ossola life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Ossola in 1960 was 66, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ossola 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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