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Osenbaugh Family History

Osenbaugh Surname Meaning

Altered form of German Osenbach a habitational name from a place so named near Colmar in Alsace France.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Osenbaugh family from?

You can see how Osenbaugh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Osenbaugh family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Osenbaugh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Osenbaugh families living in Ohio. This was about 60% of all the recorded Osenbaugh's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Osenbaugh families in 1840.
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What did your Osenbaugh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Osenbaugh. 32% of Osenbaugh men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Osenbaugh women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Osenbaugh were New Worker and Saleslady.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    32%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Truck Driver
    11%
  • New Worker
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    25%
  • Teacher
    25%
  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Saleslady
    25%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Osenbaugh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Osenbaugh 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Osenbaugh. 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 295 military records available for the last name Osenbaugh. For the veterans among your Osenbaugh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Osenbaugh lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Osenbaugh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Osenbaugh in 1963 was 79, and 58 in 2004.

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