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Osven Family History

Osven 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: Osten, Osen, Over, Oster, Olsen, Leven, Shen, Osman, Offen, Raven

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Where is the Osven family from?

You can see how Osven families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Osven family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Osven families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Osven families living in Lancashire. This was about 88% of all the recorded Osven's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Osven families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Osven 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 43 census records available for the last name Osven. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Osven 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Osven. 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 Osven. For the veterans among your Osven ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Osven lifespan?

Average Osven life expectancy in 1975 was 96 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Osven 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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