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Osth Family History

Osth 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: Ost, Orth, Oeth, Ott, Oster, Oh, Rath, Roth, Post, Ort

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Where is the Osth family from?

You can see how Osth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Osth family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Osth families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Osth families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 63% of all the recorded Osth's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Osth families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Osth 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 Osth ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%

What Osth family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 131 census records available for the last name Osth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Osth 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 105 immigration records available for the last name Osth. 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 39 military records available for the last name Osth. For the veterans among your Osth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Osth lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Osth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Osth in 1966 was 67, and 97 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Osth

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Osth 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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