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Osker Family History

Osker 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: Asker, Oster, Ocker, Oser, Osmer, Osier, Osher, Osler, Esker, Oskey

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Where is the Osker family from?

You can see how Osker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Osker family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Osker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Osker families living in Kentucky. This was about 17% of all the recorded Osker's in USA. Kentucky and 2 other states had the highest population of Osker families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Osker surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Osker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Osker. 34% of Osker men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Osker women worked as a Nurse. Some less common occupations for Americans named Osker were Farming and Cashier. .

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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

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Engineer
    14%
  • None
    14%
  • Farming
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Nurse
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%
  • Cashier
    34%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Osker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Osker 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 203 immigration records available for the last name Osker. 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 125 military records available for the last name Osker. For the veterans among your Osker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Osker lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1999, in the United States, Osker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Osker in 1968 was 62, and 50 in 1999.

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