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Os Family History

Os Name 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: Kos, Oh, Ou, Bos, Oss, Ros, Ost, Ose, Oe, Om

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Where is the Os family from?

You can see how Os families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Os family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Os families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Os families living in Minnesota. This was about 50% of all the recorded Os's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Os families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Os surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Os ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Os. 100% of Os 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 13,000 census records available for the last name Os. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Os 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Os. 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 21,000 military records available for the last name Os. For the veterans among your Os ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Os lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Os life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Os in 1968 was 55, and 98 in 2001.

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