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Osmun Family History

Osmun Surname Meaning

English: variant of Osmond.

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


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Where is the Osmun family from?

You can see how Osmun families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Osmun family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Osmun families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 10 Osmun families living in New York. This was about 53% of all the recorded Osmun's in USA. New York had the highest population of Osmun families in 1840.
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What did your Osmun ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Osmun. 23% of Osmun men worked as a Laborer and 30% of Osmun women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Osmun were Clerk and New Worker.

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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

  • Laborer
    23%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Clerk
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    30%
  • Teacher
    24%
  • Housewife
    24%
  • New Worker
    12%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Osmun. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Osmun 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 398 immigration records available for the last name Osmun. 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 989 military records available for the last name Osmun. For the veterans among your Osmun ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Osmun lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Osmun life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Osmun in 1945 was 23, and 81 in 2004.

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