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Osano Family History

Osano Surname 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: Sano, Asano, Olano, Rosano, Okano, Sang, Osman, Kano, Sand, Sando

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Where is the Osano family from?

You can see how Osano families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Osano family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Osano families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1911 there was 1 Osano family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Osano's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Osano families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Osano surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 74 census records available for the last name Osano. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Osano 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 158 immigration records available for the last name Osano. 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 59 military records available for the last name Osano. For the veterans among your Osano ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Osano lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1998, in the United States, Osano life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Osano in 1982 was 74, and 85 in 1998.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Osano 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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