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Ossner Family History

Ossner 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: Rossner, Essner, Oster, Ostler, Kasner, Kostner, Ortner, Messner

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Census Records

There are 74 census records available for the last name Ossner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ossner 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Ossner. 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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There are 179 military records available for the last name Ossner. For the veterans among your Ossner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ossner lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2000, in the United States, Ossner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Ossner in 1973 was 43, and 89 in 2000.

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