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Osowska Family History

Osowska 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: Osowski, Kosowski, Ossowski, Osofsky, Borowski, Siska, Soroka

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Where is the Osowska family from?

You can see how Osowska families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Osowska family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Osowska family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Osowska's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Osowska families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Osowska surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Osowska ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 49 census records available for the last name Osowska. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Osowska 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 192 immigration records available for the last name Osowska. 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 Osowska. For the veterans among your Osowska ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Osowska lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1983, in the United States, Osowska life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Osowska in 1966 was 89, and 92 in 1983.

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