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Osrowitz Family History

Osrowitz 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: Horowitz, Moskowitz, Borowitz, Moscowitz, Rakowitz, Berkowitz

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Where is the Osrowitz family from?

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

What did your Osrowitz ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Osrowitz ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 56 census records available for the last name Osrowitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Osrowitz 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Osrowitz. 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 6 military records available for the last name Osrowitz. For the veterans among your Osrowitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Osrowitz lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Osrowitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Osrowitz in 1968 was 70, and 70 in 2001.

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