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Osswald Family History

Osswald Surname Meaning

English and German: variant of Oswald.

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


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Where is the Osswald family from?

You can see how Osswald families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Osswald family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Osswald families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Osswald families living in New Brunswick. This was 100% of all the recorded Osswald's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Osswald families in 1911.
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What did your Osswald ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Osswald. 39% of Osswald men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Osswald women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Osswald were Manager and Box Maker.

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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

  • Farmer
    39%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Mechanic
    17%
  • Manager
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Box Maker
    50%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Osswald. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Osswald 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 803 immigration records available for the last name Osswald. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Osswald. For the veterans among your Osswald ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Osswald lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Osswald life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Osswald in 1955 was 52, and 84 in 2004.

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