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Osvald Family History

Osvald 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: Oswald, Osland, Ostwald, Ovard, Osswald, Oswalt, Sala, Sale, Oswell

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Where is the Osvald family from?

You can see how Osvald families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Osvald family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Osvald families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 2 Osvald families living in Nebraska. This was about 40% of all the recorded Osvald's in USA. Nebraska and 1 other state had the highest population of Osvald families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Osvald surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Osvald ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Osvald. 100% of Osvald 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 260 census records available for the last name Osvald. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Osvald 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 345 immigration records available for the last name Osvald. 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 51 military records available for the last name Osvald. For the veterans among your Osvald ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Osvald lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Osvald life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Osvald in 1966 was 81, and 91 in 2003.

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