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Osweiler Surname Meaning

Luxembourgish: habitational name from a place called Osweiler in Luxembourg. The second part of the placename is from Middle High German wīler ‘small village single building’.

It originates from Late Latin villare which is derived from Latin villa ‘country house estate’.

This etymology highlights the historical significance of settlements and how they were defined by their structures.

In this context, Osweiler reflects the evolution of language and settlement patterns in the region.

Understanding these roots provides insight into the cultural and historical landscape of Luxembourg.

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


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You can see how Osweiler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Osweiler family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Osweiler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Osweiler families living in Wisconsin. This was about 78% of all the recorded Osweiler's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Osweiler families in 1880.
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What did your Osweiler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Osweiler. 39% of Osweiler men worked as a Farmer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    39%
  • Salesman
    31%
  • Farm Labor
    16%
  • Traveling Salesman
    16%

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Passenger Lists

There are 79 immigration records available for the last name Osweiler. 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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There are 179 military records available for the last name Osweiler. For the veterans among your Osweiler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Osweiler lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Osweiler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Osweiler in 1963 was 67, and 74 in 2004.

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