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Osmundsen Family History

Osmundsen Name Meaning

Norwegian: patronymic from the personal name Osmund from Åsmund (see Osmond ).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Amundsen, Omundson, Svendsen, Gudmundson, Monsen, Samuelsen

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Where is the Osmundsen family from?

You can see how Osmundsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Osmundsen family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Osmundsen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Osmundsen families living in Dakota Territory. This was 100% of all the recorded Osmundsen's in USA. Dakota Territory had the highest population of Osmundsen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Osmundsen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Osmundsen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter and Nurse Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Osmundsen. 32% of Osmundsen men worked as a Carpenter and 20% of Osmundsen women worked as a Nurse Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Osmundsen were Salesman and Saleswoman. .

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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

  • Carpenter
    32%
  • Clerk
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Salesman
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Nurse Maid
    20%
  • Housewife
    20%
  • Stenographer
    20%
  • Saleswoman
    20%
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Census Records

There are 826 census records available for the last name Osmundsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Osmundsen 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Osmundsen. 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 355 military records available for the last name Osmundsen. For the veterans among your Osmundsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Osmundsen lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Osmundsen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Osmundsen in 1962 was 78, and 81 in 2004.

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