Osweiler Family History

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Osweiler Name Meaning

Respelling of German Ossweiler, a habitational name for someone from Osswil in Baden-Württemberg.

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


Similar surnames: Weiler, Wehler, Ostheimer, Weiher, Bleiler, Manweiler, Speier

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Osweiler Family Origin

Where is the Osweiler family from?

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You can see how Osweiler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Osweiler family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Osweiler families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Osweiler families living in Wisconsin. This was about 78% of all the recorded Osweiler's in the USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Osweiler families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Osweiler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Osweiler Family Occupations

What did your Osweiler ancestors do for a living?

In 1880, the most common Osweiler occupation in the USA was Farmer. 100% of Osweiler's were Farmers.

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  • Farmer

    100%

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

Osweiler Historical Records

What Osweiler family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Osweiler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Osweiler 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 Osweiler. 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 Osweiler. For the veterans among your Osweiler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Osweiler Life Expectancy

What is the average Osweiler lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Osweiler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Osweiler in 1963 was 67, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Osweiler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Osweiler 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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