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Osder Family History

Osder 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: Oster, Oder, Oser, Osmer, Osier, Onder, Older, Osher, Osler, Over

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Where is the Osder family from?

You can see how Osder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Osder family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Osder families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Osder's in USA. New York had the highest population of Osder families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Osder surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Osder ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Cutter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Osder. 100% of Osder men worked as a Cutter. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Cutter
    100%
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Census Records

There are 169 census records available for the last name Osder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Osder 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Osder. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 24 military records available for the last name Osder. For the veterans among your Osder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Osder lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Osder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Osder in 1963 was 77, and 83 in 2001.

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