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Oser Name Meaning

from a personal name composed of Germanic ans ‘god’ + heri, hari ‘army’. habitational name for someone from any of several places called Oos, for example in Baden. (Öser): habitational name from any of several places called Oes or Öse.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Oster, Oeser, Roser, Osen, Ozer, Over, Omer, Osmer, Noser, Moser

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Oser Family Origin

Where is the Oser family from?

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    1920
    You can see how Oser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oser family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Oser families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Oser family living in Missouri. This was about 50% of all the recorded Oser's in the USA. Missouri and 1 other state had the highest population of Oser families in 1840.
    Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oser surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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    Oser Family Occupations

    What did your Oser ancestors do for a living?

    In 1880, a less common occupation for the Oser family was Laborer. Farmer, Farming and Butcher were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Oser. The most common Oser occupation in the USA was Farmer. 31% of Oser's were Farmers.

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    • Farmer

      31%

    • Farming

      9%

    • Butcher

      6%

    • Laborer

      6%

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

    Oser Historical Records

    What Oser family records will you find?

    Census Record

    There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Oser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oser census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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    Passenger List

    There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Oser. 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 Card

    There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Oser. For the veterans among your Oser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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    Oser Life Expectancy

    What is the average Oser lifespan?

    Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Oser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Oser in 1962 was 57, and 66 in 2004.

    View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Oser

    An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oser ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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