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Osner Family History

Osner 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, Oser, Rosner, Posner, Hosner, Osmer, Osier, Usner, Osher

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Where is the Osner family from?

You can see how Osner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Osner family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Osner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 27 Osner families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 52% of all the recorded Osner's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Osner families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Osner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Osner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Osner. 53% of Osner men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Osner women worked as a Stenographer. .

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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
    53%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Manager
    18%
  • Proprietor
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Osner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Osner 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 241 immigration records available for the last name Osner. 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 255 military records available for the last name Osner. For the veterans among your Osner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Osner lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Osner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Osner in 1964 was 76, and 57 in 2003.

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