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Osier Family History

Osier Surname Meaning

Altered form of French Auger and presumably also of English Ager. French: topographic name for someone who lived near a willow tree or willow grove from Old French osier ‘willow’ a word of Gaulish origin.

This surname is very rare in France.

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


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Where is the Osier family from?

You can see how Osier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Osier family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Osier families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 24 Osier families living in Ontario. This was about 83% of all the recorded Osier's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Osier families in 1911.
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What did your Osier ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Osier. 100% of Osier men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Osier women worked as a 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Saleslady
    100%

What Osier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Osier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Osier 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 405 immigration records available for the last name Osier. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Osier. For the veterans among your Osier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Osier lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Osier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Osier in 1949 was 33, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Osier 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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