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Osnes Surname Meaning

Norwegian: habitational name from any of various farmsteads mostly in western Norway named from Old Norse óss ‘river mouth’ + nes ‘headland promontory’.

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


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You can see how Osnes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Osnes family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Osnes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Osnes families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Osnes's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Osnes families in 1880.
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What did your Osnes ancestors do for a living?

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

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 497 census records available for the last name Osnes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Osnes 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 388 immigration records available for the last name Osnes. 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 54 military records available for the last name Osnes. For the veterans among your Osnes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Osnes lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Osnes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Osnes in 1959 was 78, and 92 in 2004.

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