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Ossun Family History

Ossun 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: Osbun, Osmun, Sun, Olsen, Osman, Oss, Osten, Osen, Posson, Fossen

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Where is the Ossun family from?

You can see how Ossun families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ossun family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ossun family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Ossun's in USA. New York had the highest population of Ossun families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 13 census records available for the last name Ossun. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ossun 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Ossun. 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 3 military records available for the last name Ossun. For the veterans among your Ossun ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ossun lifespan?

Average Ossun life expectancy in 1975 was 43 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ossun 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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