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Osesek Family History

Osesek 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: Oeser, Seek, Pesek, Sebek, Sasek, Knesek, Olesen, Moses, Oster

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Where is the Osesek family from?

You can see how Osesek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Osesek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Osesek families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Osesek's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Osesek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Osesek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Osesek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Watchman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Osesek. 50% of Osesek men worked as a Watchman. .

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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

  • Watchman
    50%
  • Moulder
    50%
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Census Records

There are 176 census records available for the last name Osesek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Osesek 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Osesek. 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 54 military records available for the last name Osesek. For the veterans among your Osesek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Osesek lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2003, in the United States, Osesek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Osesek in 1954 was 68, and 96 in 2003.

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