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Usman Family History

Usman Surname Meaning

Muslim (mainly Pakistan and Nigeria): from a variant of the Arabic personal name ʿUthmān (see Uthman) of unexplained etymology.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Usman family from?

You can see how Usman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Usman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Usman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Usman families living in Surrey. This was 100% of all the recorded Usman's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Usman families in 1891.
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What did your Usman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Usman. 100% of Usman women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 256 census records available for the last name Usman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Usman 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 318 immigration records available for the last name Usman. 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 186 military records available for the last name Usman. For the veterans among your Usman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Usman lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2004, in the United States, Usman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Usman in 1976 was 91, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Usman 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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