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Osla Family History

Osla 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: Ola, Ossa, Sala, Osman, Rosa, Vila, Sa, Oss, Mula, Posa

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Where is the Osla family from?

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

What did your Osla ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 94 census records available for the last name Osla. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Osla 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Osla. 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 1 military records available for the last name Osla. For the veterans among your Osla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Osla lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1985, in the United States, Osla life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Osla in 1966 was 77, and 77 in 1985.

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