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Osson Family History

Osson Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Posson, Rosson, Olsson, Gosson, Esson, Bosson, Olson, Osso, Osmon

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Where is the Osson family from?

You can see how Osson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Osson family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Osson families were found in USA in 1920, United Kingdom in 1891, and Canada in 1911. In 1911 there was 1 Osson family living in British Columbia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Osson's in Canada. British Columbia and 1 other province had the highest population of Osson families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Osson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Osson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Stenographer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Osson. 100% of Osson women worked as a Stenographer.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 125 census records available for the last name Osson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Osson 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 89 immigration records available for the last name Osson. 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 8 military records available for the last name Osson. For the veterans among your Osson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Osson lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1997, in the United States, Osson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Osson in 1973 was 21, and 76 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Osson 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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