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Osinga Family History

Osinga Name Meaning

West Frisian: patronymic from Ose a pet form of an ancient Germanic personal name formed with ansu ‘god’. It is formed with the patronymic suffix -ing and genitive plural ending -a.

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


Similar surnames: Osenga, Singh, Rosing, Osika, Minga, Osuna, Sing, Ising, Insinga

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Where is the Osinga family from?

You can see how Osinga families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Osinga family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Osinga families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Osinga families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Osinga's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Osinga families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Osinga surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Osinga ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Osinga. 46% of Osinga men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    46%
  • Machinist
    19%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Hired Hand
    19%
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What Osinga family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 590 census records available for the last name Osinga. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Osinga 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 406 immigration records available for the last name Osinga. 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 124 military records available for the last name Osinga. For the veterans among your Osinga ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Osinga lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Osinga life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Osinga in 1964 was 73, and 95 in 2004.

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