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Osward Family History

Osward Surname Meaning

From the Middle English personal name Osward Oseward (Old English Ōsweard from ōs ‘god’ + w(e)ard ‘ward protector’).

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Osward family from?

You can see how Osward families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Osward family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Osward families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there was 1 Osward family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Osward's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Osward families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 177 census records available for the last name Osward. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Osward 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Osward. 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 27 military records available for the last name Osward. For the veterans among your Osward ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Osward lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Osward life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Osward in 1970 was 52, and 53 in 2002.

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