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Ossowski Family History

Ossowski Surname Meaning

Polish: variant of Osowski associated in particular with Ossowa in Lublin Voivodeship and Ossów in Masovian Voivodeship.

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


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Where is the Ossowski family from?

You can see how Ossowski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ossowski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 8 Ossowski families living in Illinois. This was about 22% of all the recorded Ossowski's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Ossowski families in 1920.
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What did your Ossowski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ossowski. 34% of Ossowski men worked as a Machinist.

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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

  • Machinist
    34%
  • Operator
    23%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Salesman
    23%

What Ossowski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 778 census records available for the last name Ossowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ossowski 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 612 immigration records available for the last name Ossowski. 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 569 military records available for the last name Ossowski. For the veterans among your Ossowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ossowski lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Ossowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Ossowski in 1961 was 40, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ossowski 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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