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Osmanson Family History

Osmanson 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: Manson, Osmanski, Swanson, Ostenson, Oscarson, Sanson, Osmundson

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Where is the Osmanson family from?

You can see how Osmanson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Osmanson family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Osmanson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 47 Osmanson families living in Illinois. This was about 53% of all the recorded Osmanson's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Osmanson families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Osmanson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Osmanson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Osmanson. 34% of Osmanson men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Osmanson women worked as a Bookkeeper. .

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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

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Salesman
    34%
  • Farm Operator
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%
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What Osmanson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 499 census records available for the last name Osmanson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Osmanson 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Osmanson. 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 73 military records available for the last name Osmanson. For the veterans among your Osmanson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Osmanson lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Osmanson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Osmanson in 1966 was 89, and 77 in 2004.

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