This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Oszman family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Oszman Family History

Oszman 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: Osman, Oshman, Ossman, Ostman, Kosman, Oman, Roseman, Rosman, Orman

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Oszman family from?

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

What did your Oszman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Oszman. 100% of Oszman men worked as a Laborer.

View Census Data for Oszman | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, Canada data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Oszman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 67 census records available for the last name Oszman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oszman census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Canadian census records for Oszman

Passenger Lists

There are 30 immigration records available for the last name Oszman. 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.

View all Oszman immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 58 military records available for the last name Oszman. For the veterans among your Oszman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Oszman military records

You've only scratched the surface of Oszman family history

Discover More

What is the average Oszman lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Oszman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Oszman in 1969 was 73, and 91 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Oszman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oszman 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Oszman family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial