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Osenga Family History

Osenga Surname Meaning

West Frisian: variant of Osinga formed with the suffix -enga a variant of -inga.

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


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Where is the Osenga family from?

You can see how Osenga families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Osenga family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 9 Osenga families living in Wisconsin. This was about 43% of all the recorded Osenga's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Osenga families in 1920.
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What did your Osenga ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Osenga. 35% of Osenga 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    35%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    15%
  • Clerk
    10%

What Osenga family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 560 census records available for the last name Osenga. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Osenga 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Osenga. 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 177 military records available for the last name Osenga. For the veterans among your Osenga ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Osenga lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Osenga life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Osenga in 1962 was 67, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Osenga 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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