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Oseby Family History

Oseby 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: Moseby, Ostby, Osby, Mosby, Osen, Ose, Overy, Sebo, Overby, Oser

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Where is the Oseby family from?

You can see how Oseby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oseby family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Oseby families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Oseby families living in Texas. This was about 75% of all the recorded Oseby's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Oseby families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oseby surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Oseby ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Oseby. 100% of Oseby men worked as a Farm Operator. .

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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

  • Farm Operator
    100%
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Census Records

There are 149 census records available for the last name Oseby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oseby 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Oseby. 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 8 military records available for the last name Oseby. For the veterans among your Oseby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oseby lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1996, in the United States, Oseby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Oseby in 1972 was 54, and 82 in 1996.

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