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Van Oss Family History

Van Oss Surname Meaning

Dutch: habitational name for someone from a place called Oss in North Brabant.

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


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You can see how Van Oss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Van Oss family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Van Oss families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Van Oss families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Van Oss's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Van Oss families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 450 census records available for the last name Van Oss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Oss 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 173 immigration records available for the last name Van Oss. 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 173 military records available for the last name Van Oss. For the veterans among your Van Oss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Van Oss lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Van Oss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Van Oss in 1960 was 61, and 91 in 2004.

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