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Osum Family History

Osum 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: Orum, Sum, Odum, Oum, Sun, Su, Baum, Ou, Oss, Lum

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Where is the Osum family from?

You can see how Osum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Osum family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Osum families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Osum families living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Osum's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Osum families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Osum surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 118 census records available for the last name Osum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Osum 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Osum. 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 26 military records available for the last name Osum. For the veterans among your Osum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Osum lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Osum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Osum in 1970 was 68, and 85 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Osum 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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