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Osburne Family History

Osburne 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: Osborne, Osbourne, Osburn, O'byrne, Osbourn, Osbun, Osborn, Orsburn

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Where is the Osburne family from?

You can see how Osburne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Osburne family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Osburne families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 7 Osburne families living in Ontario. This was about 41% of all the recorded Osburne's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Osburne families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Osburne surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Osburne ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Osburne. 100% of Osburne men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Osburne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Osburne 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 710 immigration records available for the last name Osburne. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 644 military records available for the last name Osburne. For the veterans among your Osburne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Osburne lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Osburne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Osburne in 1965 was 71, and 63 in 2004.

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