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Osbakken Family History

Osbakken Name 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: Bakken, Bakke, Bakker, Backen, Isaksen, Banken, Baker, Bracken, Osman

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Where is the Osbakken family from?

You can see how Osbakken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Osbakken family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Osbakken family living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Osbakken's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Osbakken families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Osbakken surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Osbakken ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Osbakken ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 52 census records available for the last name Osbakken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Osbakken 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Osbakken. 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 41 military records available for the last name Osbakken. For the veterans among your Osbakken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Osbakken lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1999, in the United States, Osbakken life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Osbakken in 1969 was 87, and 100 in 1999.

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