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Ossward Family History

Ossward 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: Osswald, Oswald, Seward, Bossard, Gossard, Ostwald, Sward, Soward

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Where is the Ossward family from?

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

There are 17 census records available for the last name Ossward. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ossward 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Ossward. 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 8 military records available for the last name Ossward. For the veterans among your Ossward ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ossward lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2001, in the United States, Ossward life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Ossward in 1962 was 70, and 93 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ossward 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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