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Oss Surname Meaning

North German: from Low German oss ‘ox’ hence a nickname for a farmer or a stupid person or in some cases a topographic or habitational name referring to a house or inn distinguished by the sign of an ox.

South German (mainly in Allgäu in southern Bavaria): from a short form of the personal name Oswald.

Dutch (Van Oss): habitational name for someone from Oss in North Brabant.

Americanized form of Norwegian and Swedish Ås or Aas.

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


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You can see how Oss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oss family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Oss families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Oss families living in Ontario. This was about 88% of all the recorded Oss's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Oss families in 1911.
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What did your Oss ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Oss. 100% of Oss men worked as a Farmer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Passenger Lists

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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Oss. For the veterans among your Oss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oss lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Oss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Oss in 1963 was 86, and 80 in 2004.

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