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Osbon Name Meaning

English (Sussex): variant of Osborne .

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


Similar surnames: Osborn, Osbun, Osmon, Osburn, Ozbun, Osbourn, Hoston, Onion, Gosson

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Where is the Osbon family from?

You can see how Osbon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Osbon family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Osbon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Osbon families living in Georgia. This was about 25% of all the recorded Osbon's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Osbon families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Osbon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Osbon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Osbon. 44% of Osbon men worked as a Farmer and 15% of Osbon women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Osbon were Farming and Bookkeeper. .

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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
    44%
  • Laborer
    32%
  • Truck Driver
    7%
  • Farming
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    15%
  • Proprietor
    15%
  • Overall Machine Worker
    15%
  • Bookkeeper
    15%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Osbon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Osbon 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 360 immigration records available for the last name Osbon. 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 763 military records available for the last name Osbon. For the veterans among your Osbon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Osbon lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Osbon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Osbon in 1955 was 52, and 64 in 2004.

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