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Ossorio Family History

Ossorio 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: Osorio, Rosario, Sorbo, Orio, Tesoro, Osborne, Onofrio, Astorino

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Where is the Ossorio family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ossorio 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 Ossorio ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Jornalero and Jornalero were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ossorio. 100% of Ossorio men worked as a Jornalero and 100% of Ossorio women worked as a Jornalero.

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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

  • Jornalero
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Jornalero
    100%

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Census Records

There are 361 census records available for the last name Ossorio. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ossorio 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Ossorio. 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 78 military records available for the last name Ossorio. For the veterans among your Ossorio ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ossorio lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Ossorio life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Ossorio in 1965 was 80, and 96 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ossorio 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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